On the Philosophy of Discovery, Chapters Historical and Critical
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- Nombre de pages494
- FormatePub
- ISBN859-65--4736870-0
- EAN8596547368700
- Date de parution16/09/2022
- Protection num.Digital Watermarking
- Taille903 Ko
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Résumé
In "On the Philosophy of Discovery, Chapters Historical and Critical, " William Whewell embarks on an intellectual exploration of the processes and principles underpinning scientific discovery. This work is marked by Whewell's erudite narrative style, blending historical analysis with philosophical inquiry, as he examines pivotal moments in scientific advancement and the cognitive frameworks that facilitated them.
His meticulous approach situates the book within the broader context of 19th-century philosophy and the scientific revolution, as Whewell reflects on the interplay between empirical observation and theoretical formulation. Whewell, a polymath and key figure in the evolution of scientific thought, draws from his extensive background in natural philosophy, mathematics, and history of science. His engagements with contemporaries, such as Charles Lyell and John Stuart Mill, likely prompted Whewell to articulate a coherent philosophy of science that stresses induction and the role of hypothesis in scientific inquiry.
By intertwining his own insights with critical historical episodes, Whewell seeks to illuminate the often opaque mechanisms of discovery. This book is a must-read for scholars and enthusiasts of the philosophy of science, offering a profound examination of how knowledge is constructed. Whewell's rigorous discourse invites readers to reflect on the nature of discovery itself, enriching their understanding of both historical and contemporary scientific practices.
His meticulous approach situates the book within the broader context of 19th-century philosophy and the scientific revolution, as Whewell reflects on the interplay between empirical observation and theoretical formulation. Whewell, a polymath and key figure in the evolution of scientific thought, draws from his extensive background in natural philosophy, mathematics, and history of science. His engagements with contemporaries, such as Charles Lyell and John Stuart Mill, likely prompted Whewell to articulate a coherent philosophy of science that stresses induction and the role of hypothesis in scientific inquiry.
By intertwining his own insights with critical historical episodes, Whewell seeks to illuminate the often opaque mechanisms of discovery. This book is a must-read for scholars and enthusiasts of the philosophy of science, offering a profound examination of how knowledge is constructed. Whewell's rigorous discourse invites readers to reflect on the nature of discovery itself, enriching their understanding of both historical and contemporary scientific practices.
In "On the Philosophy of Discovery, Chapters Historical and Critical, " William Whewell embarks on an intellectual exploration of the processes and principles underpinning scientific discovery. This work is marked by Whewell's erudite narrative style, blending historical analysis with philosophical inquiry, as he examines pivotal moments in scientific advancement and the cognitive frameworks that facilitated them.
His meticulous approach situates the book within the broader context of 19th-century philosophy and the scientific revolution, as Whewell reflects on the interplay between empirical observation and theoretical formulation. Whewell, a polymath and key figure in the evolution of scientific thought, draws from his extensive background in natural philosophy, mathematics, and history of science. His engagements with contemporaries, such as Charles Lyell and John Stuart Mill, likely prompted Whewell to articulate a coherent philosophy of science that stresses induction and the role of hypothesis in scientific inquiry.
By intertwining his own insights with critical historical episodes, Whewell seeks to illuminate the often opaque mechanisms of discovery. This book is a must-read for scholars and enthusiasts of the philosophy of science, offering a profound examination of how knowledge is constructed. Whewell's rigorous discourse invites readers to reflect on the nature of discovery itself, enriching their understanding of both historical and contemporary scientific practices.
His meticulous approach situates the book within the broader context of 19th-century philosophy and the scientific revolution, as Whewell reflects on the interplay between empirical observation and theoretical formulation. Whewell, a polymath and key figure in the evolution of scientific thought, draws from his extensive background in natural philosophy, mathematics, and history of science. His engagements with contemporaries, such as Charles Lyell and John Stuart Mill, likely prompted Whewell to articulate a coherent philosophy of science that stresses induction and the role of hypothesis in scientific inquiry.
By intertwining his own insights with critical historical episodes, Whewell seeks to illuminate the often opaque mechanisms of discovery. This book is a must-read for scholars and enthusiasts of the philosophy of science, offering a profound examination of how knowledge is constructed. Whewell's rigorous discourse invites readers to reflect on the nature of discovery itself, enriching their understanding of both historical and contemporary scientific practices.