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Elements of the Philosophy of Newton, published by Voltaire in 1738, was an earl
Elements of the Philosophy of Newton, published by Voltaire in 1738, was an earl
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Elements of the Philosophy of Newton, published by Voltaire in 1738, was an early attempt to popularize the scientific ideas of Isaac Newton. In the book’s frontispiece, Voltaire is seen writing at his desk, and over him a shaft of light from heaven, the light of truth, passes through Newton to Voltaire’s collaborator Madame du Chatelet; she reflects that light onto the inspired Voltaire. Voltaire’s book commanded a wide audience, according to Feingold, because "he was neither a mathematician nor a physicist, but a literary giant aloof from the academic disputes over Newtonian ideas." In other words, Voltaire’s amateurism in science "was a source of his contemporary appeal, demonstrating for the first time the accessibility of Newton’s ideas to nonspecialists." [br] Select the sentence that describes an allegory for Voltaire’s acquisition of knowledge concerning Newton’s ideas.
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Sentence 2
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In the image described in the second sentence, Voltaire acquires his knowledge of Newton through Madame du Chatelet, who conveys Newton’s ideas—his "light of truth" — to Voltaire. The only other sentence that contains figurative language is the next sentence, in which Voltaire is described as "a literary giant aloof. . . from disputes." However, this image refers not to Voltaire’s acquisition of knowledge of Newtonian ideas, but rather to his attitude regarding Newtonian ideas. Therefore sentence 2("In the hook’s . . . Voltaire")is the correct choice.
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