What is the historical position of Newton's classical mechanics in the development of modern natural science theory?
The historical position of classical mechanics in the development of modern natural science theory: ① Newtonian mechanics is the basis of classical physics and astronomy, and also the theoretical basis of modern engineering mechanics and related engineering technology. Newtonian mechanics is the basis of classical physics and astronomy, and it is also the theoretical basis of modern engineering mechanics and related engineering technology. The establishment of Newtonian mechanics marks the beginning of the era of human science. The establishment of Newtonian mechanics marks the beginning of the era of human science. (2) The application of Newtonian mechanics and heat triggered the first technological revolution since the British Industrial Revolution, which brought mankind into age of steam. The application of Newtonian mechanics and heat triggered the first technological revolution from the British Industrial Revolution, which brought mankind into age of steam. Newton described the natural laws of the universe by mathematical methods, which also laid a scientific foundation for the French Enlightenment and materialist philosophy. Newton described the natural laws of the universe by mathematical methods, which also laid a scientific foundation for the French Enlightenment and materialist philosophy.