著者

荒井 宏祐

出版者

文教大学

雑誌

文教大学国際学部紀要 (ISSN:09173072)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.15, no.1, pp.27-46, 2004-07

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In this paper, I try to compare Newton with Rousseau on relationship between Nature and God, by pointing out four aspects as follows. 1 Who creates the Universe ? 2 What are the attributes of God ? 3 What is the relationship between studies of natural philosophy and moral science including political philosophy ? 4 Can we believe in the goodness of Nature ?Finally, after examining Newton's Mathematical principles of natural philosophy and Optics, and Rousseau's "Profession de foi du Vicaire Savoyard"in & Eacute;mile, I conclude that Rousseau studied Newton's natural philosophy, but from his own research of nature, Rousseau designed a new social plan without a king, in contrast with Newton whose natural philosophy contributed to supporting social and political change with a king after the English Revolution.