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  • Astronomy and General Physics Considered with Reference to Natural Theology

    The examination of the material world brings before us a number of things and relations of things which suggest to most minds the belief of a creating and presiding Intelligence. And this impression, which arises with the most vague and superficial consideration of the objects by which we are surrounded, is, we conceive, confirmed and expanded by a more exact and profound study of external nature. ... Read more

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    by Epicurus ...
    Series series Ideas for Life
    "The Essential Epicurus," compiled from ancient texts, distills the core teachings of Epicurus, the Greek philosopher who championed a life of tranquil pleasure free from fear and pain. Central to his philosophy is the pursuit of happiness through modest pleasure, friendship, and philosophical contemplation. Rejecting superstition and divine intervention, Epicurus argued for the rational pursuit ... Read more

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  • Novum Organum / The New Organon: The True Directions Concerning The Interpretation Of Nature (Mobi Classics)

    by Francis Bacon ...
    The Novum Organum is a philosophical work by Francis Bacon published in 1620. The title translates as "new instrument". This is a reference to Aristotle's work Organon, which was his treatise on logic and syllogism. In Novum Organum, Bacon details a new system of logic he believes to be superior to the old ways of syllogism. For Bacon, finding the essence of a thing was a simple process of ... Read more

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  • Five Of Maxwell's Papers

    In the book the author has eloquently presented and explained certain phenomenon and different principles of physics. The writer has managed to give detailed description for not only the principles behind various physical phenomenons but also commented upon how to teach the science. ... Read more

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  • Novum Organum

    by Francis Bacon ...
    The 'Novum Organum,' in the shape in which its author left it, is only a fragment of the larger work which Bacon contemplated under that title, as adequately representing the second part of the 'Great Instauration.' Nevertheless, though only a fragment, the 'Novum Organum,' and especially the first book, is the most carefully written of all Bacon's philosophical works. Moreover, as describing the ... Read more

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  • Eureka: A Prose Poem

    Enriched edition. Exploring the Universe: Poe's Philosophical Prose

    In "Eureka: A Prose Poem," Edgar Allan Poe embarks on a daring exploration of the cosmos, weaving together intricate scientific concepts with lyrical prose. This philosophical treatise delves into themes of creation, time, and the existence of the universe, reflecting the intellectual ferment of the 19th century. Poe's style is unique; he combines the passion of poetry with the rigor of scientific ... Read more

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  • A History of Science (Complete)

    Should the story that is about to be unfolded be found to lack interest, the writers must stand convicted of unpardonable lack of art. Nothing but dulness in the telling could mar the story, for in itself it is the record of the growth of those ideas that have made our race and its civilization what they are; of ideas instinct with human interest, vital with meaning for our race; fundamental in ... Read more

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  • Eureka - A Prose Poem

    "No thinking being lives who, at some luminous point of his life thought, has not felt himself lost amid the surges of futile efforts at understanding, or believing, that anything exists greater than his own soul."

    Edgar Allan Poe was born in Boston Massachusetts on January 19th 1809 and was orphaned at an early age. Taken in by the Allan family his education was cut short by lack of money and he went to the military academy, West Point where he failed to become an officer. His early literary works were poetic but he quickly turned to prose. He worked for several magazines and journals until in January ... Read more

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  • Evolution, Old & New

    Or, the Theories of Buffon, Dr. Erasmus Darwin and Lamarck, / as compared with that of Charles Darwin

    by Samuel Butler ...
    In "Evolution, Old & New," Samuel Butler embarks on a groundbreaking exploration of the theory of evolution, blending science with profound philosophical inquiry. Written during a time of burgeoning scientific thought in the late 19th century, the book challenges the established Darwinian paradigm by questioning the mechanistic view of evolution. Butler'Äôs unique literary style weaves anecdotal ... Read more

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  • Meteorology

    by Aristotle ...
    Translated by E. W. Webster ...
    Meteorology is an essential part of the Corpus Aristotelicum and belongs to the section of Physics. The treatise is divided into four books and covers subjects like the four elements, the atmosphere, geology, hydrography and more. ... Read more

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  • Astronomy and General Physics Considered with Reference to Natural Theology

    Enriched edition. Exploring the Divine through Science and Philosophy

    In "Astronomy and General Physics Considered with Reference to Natural Theology," William Whewell traverses the intricate relationship between scientific inquiry and theological contemplation. Emphasizing a harmonious synthesis of reason and faith, Whewell employs a rigorous and erudite literary style, blending empirical observations from astronomy and physics with profound philosophical insights. ... Read more

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  • The Advance of Science in the Last Half-Century

    Exploring the Evolution of Scientific Thought

    In 'The Advance of Science in the Last Half-Century,' Thomas Henry Huxley deftly critiques the pivotal scientific advancements from the mid-19th to early 20th centuries. Employing a lucid and engaging prose style, Huxley deftly intertwines rigorous empirical analysis with philosophical inquiry, illuminating the interplay between scientific progress and societal evolution. The text stands as a ... Read more

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