Essays On The Use And Limit Of The Imagination In Science

Tyndall, John

ISBN 10: 1162938765 / ISBN 13: 9781162938769

Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, 2010

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Essays On The Use And Limit Of The Imagination In Science is a collection of essays written by John Tyndall, a prominent 19th-century physicist and natural philosopher. The book explores the role of imagination in scientific inquiry and the limits of its usefulness. Tyndall argues that while imagination can be a powerful tool for generating hypotheses and theories, it must be tempered by empirical evidence and rigorous testing. He also discusses the dangers of allowing imagination to run wild, leading to unfounded speculation and pseudoscience. The book covers a range of topics, including the nature of scientific inquiry, the history of scientific discovery, and the relationship between science and religion. Overall, Essays On The Use And Limit Of The Imagination In Science offers a thoughtful and insightful exploration of the role of imagination in scientific inquiry, and remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and philosophy of science.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Titel: Essays On The Use And Limit Of The ...
Verlag: Kessinger Publishing
Erscheinungsdatum: 2010
Einband: Softcover
Zustand: New