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_aHerschel, John F. W. _q(John Frederick William), _d1792-1871 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aPreliminary Discourse on the Study of Natural Philosophy |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2017 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2017-06-12 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Sonya Schermann, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"Preliminary Discourse on the Study of Natural Philosophy" by Sir John F. W. Herschel is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. The book serves as an introduction to the principles and methods of studying natural philosophy, encompassing the relationship between observation, experimentation, and theoretical explanations in the physical sciences. Herschel aims to explore the nature of scientific inquiry and the significance it holds in understanding the universe. At the start of the discourse, Herschel discusses the unique position of humans within the natural order, emphasizing their capability for reasoning and speculation compared to other creatures that rely solely on instinct. He argues that the pursuit of knowledge and the study of natural philosophy elevate humanity, allowing individuals to seek understanding of the universe more profoundly. The opening also introduces the idea that the study of natural philosophy should not be seen as undermining religion but rather as complementing it by fostering an unbounded curiosity and deeper appreciation for the workings of nature, thereby positioning science as a noble and valuable pursuit. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aScience -- History | ||
| 653 | _aAstronomy -- History | ||
| 653 | _aScience -- Philosophy | ||
| 653 | _aPhysics -- History | ||
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