TY  - BOOK
AU  - Ostwald,Wilhelm
AU  - Seltzer,Thomas
TI  - Natural Philosophy
AV  - Q 
PY  - 2013///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Science -- Philosophy
N1  - Release date is 2013-09-22; Produced by Chris Curnow, John Welch and the Online
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N2  - "Natural Philosophy" by Wilhelm Ostwald is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work explores the connection between the various branches of natural science, emphasizing the need for a unified understanding of the principles governing the physical and biological worlds. Ostwald aims to delve into the intricate relationships among different scientific disciplines, promoting a method that draws from empirical evidence and experience.  The beginning of "Natural Philosophy" presents a preface outlining the rising interest in philosophy at the turn of the century, framed as a response to the increasing specialization in the sciences. Ostwald defines natural philosophy as the complementary pursuit that integrates these specialized fields into a comprehensive worldview. He argues that true understanding comes from recognizing how these branches interrelate, emphasizing the scientific method as a tool for grasping the complexities of the natural world. This opening lays the groundwork for a detailed examination of knowledge formation, scientific inquiry, and the interconnectedness of various scientific concepts, setting the stage for a thorough exploration of both logic and the physical sciences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43791
ER  -