Aphorisms Concerning Ideas, Science and the Language of Science (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Whewell, William

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1333840632 ISBN 13: 9781333840631

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

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This book presents a concise and accessible introduction to the history and philosophy of scientific thought. It delves into the interplay between scientific concepts and human ideas, examining how our understanding of the world has evolved over time. The author traces the origins of scientific inquiry back to ancient Greece, exploring the ideas of Plato, Aristotle, and other philosophers who laid the groundwork for modern science. Key scientific concepts like space, time, force, and matter are examined in depth, revealing how these ideas have been refined and expanded over centuries. The book also explores the broader philosophical implications of science, discussing the nature of reality, the role of observation and experimentation, and the limits of human knowledge. Ultimately, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the intellectual journey that has shaped our understanding of the natural world, offering valuable insights into the nature of science, its methods, and its impact on human thought.

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Axiom that Reaction is equal to Action. That the Fundamental Principle is not derived from experience, is plain both from its evidence and from its history.

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• Verlag: Forgotten Books
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1333840632
• ISBN 13: 9781333840631
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 40
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