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About this audiobook
In "Popular Scientific Lectures," Ernst Mach presents a compelling collection of talks that elegantly demystify complex scientific principles for a general audience. Written in a clear and engaging style, the lectures explore the foundations of physics, emphasizing the importance of empirical observation and the philosophical implications of scientific theories. Mach's integration of scientific discourse with his critical stance on positivism offers profound insights into the nature of knowledge and reality, making this work a significant contribution to the philosophy of science during the late 19th century. Ernst Mach, a prominent physicist and philosopher, profoundly influenced the fields of science and philosophy. His work came at a time when scientific thought was rapidly evolving, and his rejection of absolute concepts in favor of relativity echoed the sentiments of contemporaries like Albert Einstein. Mach's experiences as an educator and his commitment to accessible science fostered a passion for distilling complex ideas into coherent narratives, a hallmark of his lectures. "Popular Scientific Lectures" is an essential read for anyone intrigued by the historical context of scientific thought and its philosophical ramifications. It is particularly recommended for students and educators seeking clarity in the realms of physics and philosophy, subtly guiding the reader to appreciate the profound connections between the two disciplines.
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GenreScience and Nature
Length11 hrs 8 mins
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Publish dateMay 28, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1TABLE OF CONTENTS.
2THE FORMS OF LIQUIDS.
3THE FIBRES OF CORTI.
4ON THE CAUSES OF HARMONY.
5THE VELOCITY OF LIGHT.
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6WHY HAS MAN TWO EYES?
7ON SYMMETRY.
8ON THE FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS OF ELECTROSTATICS.[26]
9ON THE PRINCIPLE OF THE CONSERVATION OF ENERGY.[39]
10I. THE PRINCIPLE OF THE EXCLUDED PERPETUAL MOTION.
11II. MECHANICAL PHYSICS.
12III. THE PRINCIPLE OF ENERGY IN PHYSICS.
13IV. THE CONCEPTIONS OF HEAT.
14V. THE CONFORMITY IN THE DEPORTMENT OF THE ENERGIES.
15VI. THE DIFFERENCES OF THE ENERGIES AND THE LIMITS OF THE PRINCIPLE OF ENERGY.
16VII. THE SOURCES OF THE PRINCIPLE OF ENERGY.
17THE ECONOMICAL NATURE OF PHYSICAL INQUIRY.[60]
18ON TRANSFORMATION AND ADAPTATION IN SCIENTIFIC THOUGHT.[69]
19ON THE PRINCIPLE OF COMPARISON IN PHYSICS.[80]
20THE PART PLAYED BY ACCIDENT IN INVENTION AND DISCOVERY.[81]
21ON SENSATIONS OF ORIENTATION.[93]
22ON SOME PHENOMENA ATTENDING THE FLIGHT OF PROJECTILES.[110]
23ON INSTRUCTION IN THE CLASSICS AND THE SCIENCES.[113]
24APPENDIX.
25A CONTRIBUTION TO THE HISTORY OF ACOUSTICS.[134]
26REMARKS ON THE THEORY OF SPATIAL VISION.[147]
27INDEX.
28THE SCIENCE OF MECHANICS.: TABLE OF CONTENTS.
29PRESS NOTICES.
30TESTIMONIALS OF PROMINENT EDUCATORS.
31POPULAR SCIENTIFIC LECTURES.: TITLES OF THE LECTURES.
32PRESS NOTICES.
33THE ANALYSIS OF THE SENSATIONS: CONTENTS.
34CATALOGUE OF PUBLICATIONS
35The Religion of Science Library.
36THE OPEN COURT
37THE MONIST
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