CHAPTER XIX.

Permanence of Newton’s Reputation—Character of his Genius—His Method of Investigation similar to that used by Galileo—Error in ascribing his Discoveries to the Use of the Methods recommended by Lord Bacon—The Pretensions of the Baconian Philosophy examined— Sir Isaac Newton’s Social Character—His great Modesty—The Simplicity of his Character—His Religious and Moral Character— His Hospitality and Mode of Life—His Generosity and Charity—His Absence—His Personal Appearance—Statues and Pictures of him— Memorials and Recollections of him 292

APPENDIX, No. I.—Observations on the Family of Sir Isaac Newton 307

APPENDIX, No. II.—Letter from Sir Isaac Newton to Francis Aston, Esq., a young Friend who was on the eve of setting out on his Travels 316

APPENDIX, No. III.—“A Remarkable and Curious Conversation between Sir Isaac Newton and Mr. Conduit.” 320

LIFE

OF

SIR ISAAC NEWTON.