The Rise of the Novel - Part 2: Realism, Newton, and Locke's Influence

Learn about the profound influence of Isaac Newton's scientific principles on social ideology, explore John Locke's philosophical contributions, and analyze how Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe exemplifies characteristics of the Realist novel movement in this 26-minute lecture from NPTEL-NOC IITM's literature series. Examine the interconnections between scientific thought, philosophical developments, and literary realism during a pivotal period in the development of the novel as a genre.