1. Isaac newton
As Plato once said "philosophy begins in wonder". Plato was part of a triad of great thinkers who had in common a student - teacher relationship built on questioning and discussion rather than memorization and recollection of facts. Although they agreed and disagreed on many topics, it was their style of questioning and the resulting intense debates which brought them renown. Despite the passing of twenty-five hundred years their topics remain relevant to the modern world. The first of these great minds, Socrates, was born in Athens around 470 b.c. to a sculptor and midwife. ...
It wasn't long before Tom developed a strong interest in world history and English literature. ... For example, when he queried them about concepts dealing with mathematics and physics such as those found in Isaac Newton's "Principia" they were utterly stymied. ... Finally, while downright naivete and obstinance often impeded his progress, it is mind-boggling to consider what he might have accomplished had he not suffered a physical handicap that prevented him from taking advantage of the benefits of a formal education in contemporary mathematics, physics, engineering etc.... ...
Children will always be afraid of the dark and men will always shudder at what they do not understand, yet everyone will continue to seek it.5 Perhaps it is because society, particularly American society because of its history, believes the final horrors are ghosts and demons, when truly it is the hidden aspects of its own soul.6 As reflected by its literature, American society has always held a deep fascination with the supernatural. Evidence of this is seen throughout American history, from the Puritan era onward. ... This is most likely due to the fact that American society is "[...