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_aRowland, Henry Augustus, _d1848-1901 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe highest aim of the physicist |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2023 |
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| 500 | _a"Address delivered to the Physical Society of America by the President, at its meeting in New York, October 28, 1899." | ||
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2023-05-18 | ||
| 508 | _aLaura Natal Rodrigues (Images generously made available by JSTOR Digital Library.) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Highest Aim of the Physicist" by Henry Augustus Rowland is a scientific publication composed as an address given to the Physical Society of America in the late 19th century. The book explores the fundamental principles of physics, discussing the nature of matter, ethereal forces, and the laws governing interactions in the universe. It reflects Rowland's efforts to elevate the dignity and intellectual pursuits of physicists, arguing against the framework that prioritizes practical applications over theoretical understanding. In this address, Rowland emphasizes the importance of pure science and the pursuit of knowledge for its own sake, rather than for immediate practical benefits. He scrutinizes the limits of current scientific understanding, especially regarding gravity, matter, and electricity, pointing out gaps and assumptions in accepted laws. Rowland also highlights societal neglect of scientific research funding, urging the scientific community to strive for clarity and rigor in investigation. Ultimately, he calls for a collective effort to further humanity's knowledge of the universe while maintaining integrity in the scientific endeavor, believing that such pursuits contribute to the greater good of society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cUnited States: American Association for the Advancement of Science, 1899 |
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