Which book influenced Newton's philosophy of activism?
The Bible
Aesop's Fables
Plato's Republic
War and Peace
Answer
Plato's Republic influenced Newton's philosophy of activism because it provided him with a model for how to create a just and orderly society. In the Republic, Plato describes a city-state ruled by philosopher-kings who are wise and selfless. Newton believed that this was the ideal form of government, and he worked to promote it in his own time.
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