The Limits Of Exact Science As Applied To History: An Inaugural Lecture (1860) - Softcover

Kingsley, Charles

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1120898471 ISBN 13: 9781120898470

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

The Limits Of Exact Science As Applied To History: An Inaugural Lecture (1860) is a book written by Charles Kingsley. The book is a lecture that was delivered by Kingsley in 1860, in which he discusses the limitations of applying exact science to the study of history. Kingsley argues that while exact science has made great strides in understanding the physical world, it is not suitable for studying the complexities of human behavior and society. He suggests that historians must rely on a combination of empirical evidence, intuition, and imagination to fully understand the past. The book provides a thought-provoking analysis of the limitations of scientific inquiry and the challenges of studying history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of science and history, as well as the philosophy of history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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About the Author

Charles Kingsley (1819--1875) served as Chaplin to the Queen, Tutor to the Prince of Wales, and Canon of Westminster. His writings include Westward Ho! (1855) and The Heroes, or Greek Fairy Tales for My Children (1856). A keen naturalist and social reformer, he was in his lifetime a revered, though at times controversial, figure.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1120898471
• ISBN 13: 9781120898470
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 80