In recent years\, considerable attention has been devoted to the elucidation of the precise nature and scope of Newton&rsquo\;s influence on eighteenth-century science in particular\, and on Enlightenment culture more generally. The Edward Worth Library is uniquely positioned to contribute to ongoing reassessment. An early eighteenth century library belonging to a Dublin physician\, Edward Worth (1678-1733)\, the Library and its holdings bears witness to the spread of newtonianism in Ireland. Worth&rsquo\;s collection reminds us of the range and depth of the newtonian impact on Europe and the crucial role played by second generation newtonians in clarifying\, classifying and re-presenting Newton&rsquo\;s ideas. To mark Dublin City of Science 2012 the Worth Library is organising a two-day conference to explore the many facets of Newton&rsquo\;s legacy. It is envisaged that a selection of the papers will be published.
\n\n\nSpeakers include: Professor Mordechai Feingold (Caltech)\; Professor Sarah Hutton (Aberystwyth University)\; Professor Robert Iliffe (University of Sussex)\; Dr Scott Mandelbrote (Peterhouse College\, Cambridge)\; Professor William Newman (Indiana)\; and Professor Lawrence M. Principe (Johns Hopkins University).
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Information and Registration: \;eaboran@tcd.ie
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