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Description
The History of Natural Philosophy is a book written by Baden Powell and published in 1834. It is a comprehensive account of the development of natural philosophy, from ancient times to the 19th century. The book covers a wide range of topics, including astronomy, physics, chemistry, and biology, and provides detailed descriptions of the major scientific discoveries and theories that have shaped our understanding of the natural world.The book begins with a discussion of the ancient Greek philosophers, including Aristotle and Plato, and their contributions to natural philosophy. It then moves on to the medieval period, where it explores the work of Islamic scholars such as Alhazen and Avicenna, as well as the contributions of European scientists like Roger Bacon and Robert Grosseteste.The book also covers the scientific revolution of the 16th and 17th centuries, which saw the development of modern physics and astronomy, and the emergence of figures such as Galileo Galilei and Isaac Newton. It then moves on to the 18th and 19th centuries, where it discusses the work of scientists such as Charles Darwin and Michael Faraday, and the development of new theories and technologies.Throughout the book, Powell provides detailed descriptions of the scientific discoveries and theories that have shaped our understanding of the natural world, as well as the social and cultural contexts in which they emerged. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science, and provides a fascinating insight into the development of natural philosophy over the centuries.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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- Auteur(s) :
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Contenu
- Nombre de pages :
- 414
- Langue:
- Anglais
Caractéristiques
- EAN:
- 9781166617271
- Date de parution :
- 10-09-10
- Format:
- Livre broché
- Format numérique:
- Trade paperback (VS)
- Dimensions :
- 152 mm x 229 mm
- Poids :
- 548 g
