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This course offers an in-depth exploration of the development of natural science between 1700 and 1900, a period marked by significant scientific advancements that transformed our understanding of the natural world. Professor Frederick Gregory examines the evolution of various scientific disciplines, including physics, chemistry, biology, electromagnetism, medicine, electricity, evolution, astronomy, and thermodynamics. The lectures delve into the lives and contributions of prominent figures such as Isaac Newton, Antoine Lavoisier, Charles Darwin, and James Clerk Maxwell, among others. The course also addresses the broader cultural, religious, and philosophical contexts in which these scientific developments occurred, highlighting the complex interplay between science and society during this transformative era.

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