On the Philosophy of Discovery, Chapters Historical and Critical by William Whewell
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"On the Philosophy of Discovery, Chapters Historical and Critical" by William Whewell is a philosophical text written in the mid-19th century. This work explores the development of knowledge and the principles governing scientific discovery, providing an analysis of historical perspectives on how humanity has achieved its most reliable forms of knowledge. The author aims to outline both the historical journey of scientific thought and offer critical reflections on the nature of discovery
itself. The beginning of the text introduces Whewell’s exploration of the foundations of scientific knowledge, discussing previous works on the inductive sciences and laying out his objective to elucidate the philosophy of discovery rather than merely focusing on traditional inductive reasoning. He emphasizes the significance of historical opinions and ideas from philosophers like Plato and Aristotle, detailing their contributions and shortcomings regarding the methods of acquiring knowledge. Whewell sets the stage for a critical examination by asserting that understanding the historical progression of scientific thought is crucial for grasping contemporary philosophy and the practice of science itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Whewell, William, 1794-1866 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 10021244 |
| Title | On the Philosophy of Discovery, Chapters Historical and Critical |
| Credits |
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| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 52.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion |
| LoC Class | Q: Science |
| Subject | Science -- History |
| Subject | Science -- Philosophy |
| Subject | Philosophy -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 51555 |
| Release Date | Mar 25, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 739 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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