On the Philosophy of Discovery, Chapters Historical and Critical
Enriched edition. Uncovering the Essence of Scientific BreakthroughsBy William Whewell
Length21h 23m
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William Whewell's "On the Philosophy of Discovery, Chapters Historical and Critical" delves into the intricate relationship between scientific advancement and philosophical inquiry. Employing a rigorous yet accessible literary style, Whewell intertwines historical analysis with critical examination, presenting a comprehensive overview of the scientific method and its evolution. The book situates itself within the broader context of 19th-century epistemology, addressing the essential questions surrounding the nature of discovery and the processes that underpin scientific thought. As a polymath and a significant figure in philosophy of science, Whewell's background as an educator and a scientist informs his thoughtful exploration in this work. Straddling the line between philosophy and practical science, Whewell sought to bridge the gap between empirical observation and theoretical reasoning. His fervent advocacy for the systematic study of scientific principles demonstrates a commitment to enhancing the understanding of how discoveries are made, reflecting both his intellectual rigor and the historical climate of the scientific revolution. Readers interested in the philosophy of science or the history of scientific thought will find Whewell's exploration both enlightening and essential. This book is a compelling invitation to ponder the very foundations of discovery itself and is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the principles that govern scientific inquiry.
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- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
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GenrePhilosophy
Length21 hrs 23 mins
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Publish dateNov 27, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
24CHAPTER XIX. Locke and his French Followers.
2Introduction
25CHAPTER XX. The Reaction against the Sensational School.
3Synopsis
26CHAPTER XXI. Further Advance of the Sensational School. M. Auguste Comte.
4Historical Context
27CHAPTER XXII. Mr. Mill's Logic .
5PREFACE
28CHAPTER XXIII. Political Economy as an Inductive Science.
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6CHAPTER I. INTRODUCTION.
29CHAPTER XXIV. Modern German Philosophy .
7CHAPTER II. Plato.
30CHAPTER XXV. The Fundamental Antithesis as it exists in the Moral World.
8CHAPTER III. Additional Remarks on Plato.
31CHAPTER XXVI. Of the "Philosophy of the Infinite."
9CHAPTER IV. Aristotle.
32CHAPTER XXVII. Sir William Hamilton on Inertia and Weight.
10CHAPTER V. Additional Remarks on Aristotle.
33CHAPTER XXVIII. Influence of German Systems of Philosophy in Britain.
11CHAPTER VI. The Later Greeks.
34CHAPTER XXIX. Necessary Truth is progressive. Objections considered.
12CHAPTER VII. The Romans.
35CHAPTER XXX. The Theological Bearing of the Philosophy of Discovery.
13CHAPTER VIII. Arabian Philosophers.
36CHAPTER XXXI. Man's Knowledge of God.
14CHAPTER IX. The Schoolmen of the Middle Ages.
37CHAPTER XXXII. Analogies of Physical and Religious Philosophy.
15CHAPTER X. The Innovators of the Middle Ages.
38APPENDIX.
16CHAPTER XI. The Innovators of the Middle Ages—continued.
39Appendix C. OF THE INTELLECTUAL POWERS ACCORDING TO PLATO.
17CHAPTER XII. The Revival of Platonism.
40Appendix E. ON THE FUNDAMENTAL ANTITHESIS OF PHILOSOPHY.
18CHAPTER XIII. The Theoretical Reformers of Science.
41Appendix G. OF THE TRANSFORMATION OF HYPOTHESES IN THE HISTORY OF SCIENCE.
19CHAPTER XIV. The Practical Reformers of Science.
42APPENDIX TO THE MEMOIR ON HEGEL'S CRITICISM OF NEWTON'S PRINCIPIA.
20CHAPTER XV. Francis Bacon.
43WORKS BY WILLIAM WHEWELL, D.D. F.R.S. MASTER OF TRINITY COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE .
21CHAPTER XVI. Additional Remarks on Francis Bacon.
44Analysis
22CHAPTER XVII. From Bacon to Newton.
45Reflection
23CHAPTER XVIII. Newton.
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