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_aHuxley, Thomas Henry, _d1825-1895 |
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_aOn the Method of Zadig : _bEssay #1 from "Science and Hebrew Tradition" |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2001 |
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_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2001-05-01 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by D. R. Thompson, and David Widger | ||
| 520 | _a"On the Method of Zadig" by Thomas Henry Huxley is a philosophical essay drawn from his broader work "Science and Hebrew Tradition," likely written during the late 19th century. This scientific publication explores the nature of knowledge and reasoning through the allegorical character of Zadig, a philosopher from Voltaire's literary creation. Huxley delves into the methods of scientific inquiry, demonstrating how retrospective analysis leads to insights about the past and the underlying principles of nature. In this essay, Huxley recounts the story of Zadig, who, despite never having seen the Queen's spaniel or the King's horse, uses his powers of observation and reasoning to deduce their characteristics. This exploration emphasizes the idea of "retrospective prophecy," wherein knowledge about past events is derived from observable evidence and logical reasoning, paralleling modern scientific methods such as archaeology and paleontology. By connecting Zadig's approach to that of contemporary scientific practices, Huxley advocates for the value of empirical observation, drawing a connection between the philosophical foundations of the past and the rigorous methodologies of science that enable a deeper understanding of the world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aScience | ||
| 653 | _aEvolution | ||
| 653 | _aBible and science | ||
| 653 | _aPaleontology | ||
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