Natural Philosophy by Wilhelm Ostwald
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"Natural Philosophy" by Wilhelm Ostwald is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work explores the connection between the various branches of natural science, emphasizing the need for a unified understanding of the principles governing the physical and biological worlds. Ostwald aims to delve into the intricate relationships among different scientific disciplines, promoting a method that draws from empirical evidence and experience. The beginning of "Natural Philosophy" presents a
preface outlining the rising interest in philosophy at the turn of the century, framed as a response to the increasing specialization in the sciences. Ostwald defines natural philosophy as the complementary pursuit that integrates these specialized fields into a comprehensive worldview. He argues that true understanding comes from recognizing how these branches interrelate, emphasizing the scientific method as a tool for grasping the complexities of the natural world. This opening lays the groundwork for a detailed examination of knowledge formation, scientific inquiry, and the interconnectedness of various scientific concepts, setting the stage for a thorough exploration of both logic and the physical sciences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Ostwald, Wilhelm, 1853-1932 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Seltzer, Thomas, 1875?-1943 |
| LoC No. | 10029774 |
| Title | Natural Philosophy |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, John Welch 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: 46.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | Q: Science |
| Subject | Science -- Philosophy |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 43791 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-43791-0 |
| Release Date | Sep 22, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 675 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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