Science Primers, Introductory by Thomas Henry Huxley
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"Science Primers, Introductory" by Thomas Henry Huxley is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work aims to introduce readers to the fundamental principles of science, focusing on the nature and laws governing our physical world. The book serves as a foundational text intended for those new to scientific concepts, illustrating the interconnectedness of natural phenomena through observation and reasoning. At the start of the publication, Huxley establishes the
premise that all knowledge about the world is derived from our sensory experiences, which provide us with sensations that lead to our understanding of objects and their causes. He discusses the importance of distinguishing between artificial and natural objects, asserting that even man-made things are shaped by the fundamental laws of nature. The opening sections lay the groundwork for exploring deeper scientific principles, including the connections between causes and effects, the properties of materials, and the importance of empirical knowledge in understanding and manipulating nature. This introduction emphasizes that everything in nature operates according to specific laws, and underscores the necessity of scientific inquiry for both practical application and theoretical understanding. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Huxley, Thomas Henry, 1825-1895 |
|---|---|
| Title | Science Primers, Introductory |
| Contents | Nature and science -- Material objects: (A) Mineral bodies. (B) Living bodies -- Immaterial objects. |
| Credits |
Produced by Richard Tonsing, WebRover, Zachary Clark, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | Q: Science |
| Subject | Science |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 60289 |
| Release Date | Sep 12, 2019 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 366 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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