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_aHuxley, Thomas Henry, _d1825-1895 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aOn the Advisableness of Improving Natural Knowledge |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2001 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2001-11-01 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Amy E. Zelmer, and David Widger | ||
| 520 | _a"On the Advisableness of Improving Natural Knowledge" by Thomas Henry Huxley is a philosophical discourse published in the mid-19th century, specifically during the Victorian era. This book serves as a lay sermon where Huxley expounds on the significance of advancing natural knowledge and understanding. It tackles the interplay between human intellect and nature, emphasizing the need for empirical reasoning and scientific inquiry as a means to mitigate societal calamities such as plagues and fires that plagued cities like London in earlier epochs. In this thought-provoking text, Huxley reflects on historical events such as the Great Plague and the Great Fire of London, illustrating how ignorance and lack of scientific understanding exacerbated these crises. He argues that the improvement of natural knowledge is vital not only for practical advancements and solving material problems but also for reshaping moral and intellectual frameworks. The book elucidates how scientific progress has instigated significant philosophical shifts, fostering skepticism towards blind faith and authority while promoting empirical verification as a cornerstone of true understanding. Ultimately, Huxley advocates for a continuous pursuit of knowledge, viewing it as essential for the betterment of humanity and societal resilience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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