History of the inductive sciences, from the earliest to the present time by Whewell
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"History of the Inductive Sciences, from the Earliest to the Present Time" by William Whewell is a comprehensive historical account written in the late 19th century. The work aims to examine the evolution of physical sciences from their inception to contemporary understanding, emphasizing significant discoveries and their contexts. It explores how human knowledge developed through observation and reasoning, casting light on the journey toward acquiring scientific truths. The opening of the work
establishes Whewell's ambitious purpose of detailing the pivotal moments in the history of physical sciences. He introduces the concept of inductive reasoning as a vital process through which scientific knowledge is formed, distinguishing it from other types of knowledge. Whewell affirms the importance of both factual observation and rational thought in forming substantial general knowledge. Furthermore, he outlines his plan to highlight key epochs, significant figures, and events in the progression of scientific understanding, while also hinting at a future work that will delve into the philosophy underpinning the inductive sciences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Whewell, William, 1794-1866 |
|---|---|
| Title | History of the inductive sciences, from the earliest to the present time |
| Original Publication | United States: D. Appleton and Company,1875. |
| Credits | Ed Brandon |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 53.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | Q: Science |
| Subject | Science -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 68693 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-68693-6 |
| Release Date | Aug 5, 2022 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1071 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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