Makers of History XXI: Isaac Newton, with Manfred Weidhorn

Makers of History XXI: Isaac Newton, with Manfred Weidhorn
January 24, 2024 @ 10:30-11:45pm

We’ll revisit these historic figures, showing that almost all are complex characters, with good and evil traits intertwined in varying proportions. This week Manny discusses Isaac Newton, who was called the greatest of all scientists by Einstein – but would you have wanted him to be a neighbor? The last session of the course, on Feb 28, will focus on Dwight Eisenhower, the latest entry into the list of American victorious generals who then became a two-term successful president (to wit, Washington, Jackson, Grant). Manny looks at the broader context of what these famous figures meant in their time and ours, recounting their history and impact with analysis and humor.