Essays On the Use and Limit of the Imagination in Science

Tyndall, John

ISBN 10: 1022869566 / ISBN 13: 9781022869561

Published by Legare Street Press, 2023

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Essays On the Use and Limit of the Imagination in Science
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Publication Date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1022869566
• ISBN 13: 9781022869561
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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First published in 1870, this collection of essays explores the relationship between scientific reasoning and imagination. The author argues that creativity and intuition are integral to scientific discovery, but that they must be tempered by rigorous empirical study. This book will appeal to readers interested in the history and philosophy of science.

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