Aphorisms Concerning Ideas, Science and the Language of Science - Couverture souple

Whewell, William

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1104011247 ISBN 13 : 9781104011246

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2009

Synopsis

""Aphorisms Concerning Ideas, Science And The Language Of Science"" is a collection of philosophical musings by William Whewell, a prominent 19th-century British philosopher and scientist. In this book, Whewell presents a series of short, pithy statements that explore the nature of scientific thought, language, and knowledge. Drawing on his extensive background in mathematics, physics, and philosophy, Whewell offers insights into the ways in which scientific ideas are formed, communicated, and tested. He also reflects on the role of language in scientific discourse, arguing that precise terminology and clear definitions are essential for advancing scientific understanding. Throughout the book, Whewell's aphorisms are characterized by their wit, brevity, and incisiveness, making this a thought-provoking and engaging read for anyone interested in the 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.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Man is thtf Interpreter of Nature, Science the right interpretation. II- The Senses place before us the Characters of theB ook of Nature; but these convey no knowledge to us, till we have discovered the Alphabet by which they are to be read. IIL The Alphabet by means of which we interpret Phenomena, consists of the I deas existing in our own minds; for these give to the phenomena that coherence and significance which is not an object of sense. IV. The antithesis of 8mse and I deas is the foundation of the Philosophy of Science. No knowledge can exist without the union, no philosophy without the separation, of these two elements. V. Fact and Theory correspond to Sense on the one hand, and to I deas on the other, so far as we are consciom of our I deas: but all facts involve ideas unconsciomly; and thus the distinction ofF acts and Theories is not tenable, as that of Sense and I deas is. VI. Sensations and I deas in our knowledge are like Matter andF orm in bodies.
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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1104011247
• ISBN 13: 9781104011246
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 40
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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