In a famous letter to Robert Hooke, Isaac Newton wrote, "If I have seen further it is only by standing on the shoulders of giants." Which of the following does this quote best demonstrate?

the cumulative nature of modern knowledge of physics

how physicists form explanations using logic and evidence

inductive vs. deductive reasoning

how inductive reasoning is important in the study of physics

Question

In a famous letter to Robert Hooke, Isaac Newton wrote, "If I have seen further it is only by standing on the shoulders of giants." Which of the following does this quote best demonstrate?


 the cumulative nature of modern knowledge of physics

       how physicists form explanations using logic and evidence

       inductive vs. deductive reasoning

       how inductive reasoning is important in the study of physics

anonymous · Answer

@Shane_B can u possibly help with this one? :)

shane_b · Answer

I believe it's the first one.  I don't see how it could be deemed inductive or deductive reasoning or based on any logic/evidence.