In Praise of Natural Philosophy: A Revolution for Thought and Life

by Nicholas Maxwell

Book Overview

In Praise of Natural Philosophy argues for a transformation of both science and philosophy, so that these two distinct domains of thought become one: natural philosophy. This in turn has far-reaching consequences for the whole academic enterprise. It transpires that universities need to be reorganized so that they become devoted to seeking and promoting wisdom by rational means ? as opposed to just acquiring knowledge. Modern science began as natural...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0773549021
• ISBN13: 9780773549029
• Release Date: February 2017
• Publisher: McGill-Queen's University Press
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 8.9"