What work did Newton draw from, and what did he unify?

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What work did Newton draw from, and what did he unify? How did he lay the foundation for some of the concepts that came later? How is his influence still felt?
Describe some key episodes in the history of the “energy” concept: consider especially the origin of the concept, pivotal experiments, and contemporary applications.
How did Einstein use Galileo’s concept of relativity in his own work? How does Einstein’s theory of gravity differ from Newton’s? How is it related to modern cosmology?
What was the ancient Greek concept of “atom”? How did Dalton apply it to the new chemistry that was emerging in his day? How did Dalton’s idea develop further in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
What was Pauling’s contribution to molecular theory? What other theories did he employ, and what problems did it solve? How did Pauling’s work form the basis of our understanding of biological molecules?
What kind of experiments did Mendel perform, and why did he postulate the existence of an inherited “unit” that could not be seen? What refinements have been made to Mendel’s original genetics?
Compare and contrast the “political” struggles of any two thinkers we have discussed. Consider especially their respective personalities, and the eras in which they lived.
Describe an historical and/or conceptual interaction between any two concepts we have studied. Explain as clearly as possible how the two concepts come into “contact” in your example.

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