Maupertuis, a Forgotten Genius
Interpreter of Newton, forerunner of Mendel and Darwin, he earned the admiration of great men in a vital time. But he ran afoul of Voltaire, who mocked him into virtual oblivion
Interpreter of Newton, forerunner of Mendel and Darwin, he earned the admiration of great men in a vital time. But he ran afoul of Voltaire, who mocked him into virtual oblivion