May 4, 2010
Would Isaac Newton be as great as now if he had a normal and happy childhood instead of a tormented one?
What I suspect is that the lack of care and affection that he went through during his terrible childhood stimulates his creativity and foster his will to search for an ultimate truth in natural philosophy.
So if he had a normal childhood, full of care, love and a happy and complete family, would he still achieve that much?
Thanks in advance.
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Comments on Would Isaac Newton be as great as now if he had a normal and happy childhood instead of a tormented one?
probably not, strangely all of the important people had horrible lives.
I’m afraid we’ll have to assume he would have, purely so that we can maintain the illusion of equality in society.
I’m sure there are examples out there of individuals whom had a “normal and happy” childhood (if such a thing truly exists) whom were just as successful.