Astronomical arguments in Newtons Chronology


Abstract in English

In his Chronology, Newton uses astronomical evidence to support its extreme rejuvenation of ancient times. These elements, having a scientific varnish, provide some credibility to the work. They have been fiercely debated for a century, with a gradual undermining of Newtons assumptions. However, this has not dented the prestige of the English scientist. ----- Dans sa Chronologie, Newton utilise des preuves astronomiques pour appuyer son rajeunissement extreme des epoques anciennes. Ces elements, au vernis scientifique, donnent une credibilite certaine a lensemble. Ils ont donc ete aprement discutes, les debats sapant petit a petit les hypotheses du savant anglais pour finalement porter un coup mortel a lensemble. Cela na toutefois pas entame le prestige du savant anglais.

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