Essays on the Use and Limit of the Imagination in Science

Tyndall, John

ISBN 10: 1428605630 / ISBN 13: 9781428605633

Edité par Kessinger Publishing, 2006

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: Essays on the Use and Limit of the Imagination in Science
• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date de parution: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 1428605630
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9781428605633
• Reliure: Couverture souple
• État de l'article: New

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Synopsis

""Essays on the Use and Limit of the Imagination in Science"" is a collection of essays written by John Tyndall, a prominent scientist of the 19th century. The book explores the role of imagination in scientific discovery and the limitations of imagination in scientific research. Tyndall argues that imagination is a powerful tool for scientists, allowing them to visualize and conceptualize complex theories and phenomena. However, he also cautions that imagination must be tempered by reason and empirical evidence to avoid the pitfalls of speculation and pseudoscience. The book includes essays on a variety of scientific topics, including optics, geology, and thermodynamics, and is written in a clear and accessible style. Overall, ""Essays on the Use and Limit of the Imagination in Science"" offers a fascinating look at the intersection of creativity and scientific rigor.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.

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