History of the Inductive Sciences from the Earliest to the Present Time V2

by William Whewell

""History Of The Inductive Sciences From The Earliest To The Present Time V2"" is a book written by William Whewell that provides a comprehensive overview of the development of inductive sciences throughout history. The book covers the origins of the inductive method, which involves making observations and drawing conclusions based on those observations, and how it has been used in various fields such as physics, chemistry, biology, and geology. The second volume of the book focuses on the development of inductive sciences from the 16th to the 19th century, including the contributions of key figures such as Francis Bacon, Isaac Newton, and Charles Darwin. Whewell also discusses the various controversies and debates that arose during this time period, such as the conflict between the geocentric and heliocentric models of the universe and the controversy surrounding the theory of evolution. Overall, ""History Of The Inductive Sciences From The Earliest To The Present Time V2"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science and the development of the scientific method.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 142549093X
• ISBN13: 9781425490935
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 656 Pages
• Weight: 2.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"