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Exploring the philosophy of scientific discovery, this collection of essays by William Whewell examines historical figures like Copernicus, Galileo, and Newton, analyzing their methods and the essence of scientific inquiry. The first part focuses on historical perspectives, while the second critiques the scientific method, highlighting its limitations in explaining consciousness and the divine. Whewell emphasizes the significance of intuition and creativity alongside empirical methods. His insights remain relevant, making this work essential for those interested in the philosophy and history of science.
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On The Philosophy Of Discovery, William Whewell
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- Title
- On The Philosophy Of Discovery
- Subtitle
- Chapters Historical And Critical (1860)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- William Whewell
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 592
- ISBN13
- 9781104267261
- Category
- Philosophy
- Description
- Exploring the philosophy of scientific discovery, this collection of essays by William Whewell examines historical figures like Copernicus, Galileo, and Newton, analyzing their methods and the essence of scientific inquiry. The first part focuses on historical perspectives, while the second critiques the scientific method, highlighting its limitations in explaining consciousness and the divine. Whewell emphasizes the significance of intuition and creativity alongside empirical methods. His insights remain relevant, making this work essential for those interested in the philosophy and history of science.