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The separate chapters of this book have already been published as essays in periodicals. The first, sec ond, third, and seventh appeared in The Hibbert Jour nal; the fourth, in The Philosophical Magazine and in the University of Cincinnati Studies; the fifth, in The M anisi; and the sixth, in The Unpopular Review. But they have been rewritten and enlarged so as to form chapters for a connected discussion of the Limita tions of Science. This was not a difficult task since I.
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Danielle Trussoni, who grew up and now lives in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin. On the strength of the first twenty pages she ever wrote (which became part of this book) she was admitted to the Iowa Writers' Workshop from which she graduated in May 2002.
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 1330040732
- ISBN 13 9781330040737
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages290
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating realm of scientific inquiry, exploring the limitations and potential pitfalls of our quest for knowledge about the natural world. The author embarks on a captivating journey through the history of scientific thought, examining the evolution of ideas from the era of classical mechanics to the rise of modern physics in the early twentieth century. Central to the discussion is the critical analysis of the atomic theory and its reliance on hypothetical constructs such as atoms and ethers. The author challenges the validity and usefulness of these metaphysical concepts, arguing that they often lead to unnecessary complexity and obscure the true nature of scientific understanding. By contrasting the abstract and hypothetical methods of scientific investigation, the book encourages a return to the principles of empirical observation and the formulation of laws based on verifiable evidence. Thematic depth is added by exploring the philosophical implications of scientific inquiry, questioning the role of speculation and the tendency to confuse theoretical models with objective reality. The book's insights serve as a reminder that science, like any human endeavor, has its limitations, and that true progress lies in acknowledging these boundaries while pursuing a clear and rigorous understanding of the natural world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330040737_0
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