Foibles and Fallacies of Science (Paperback)

Lingua: inglese

Editore: Tradd Street Press, 2026

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Paperback. "Foibles and Fallacies of Science an Account of Celebrated Scientific Vagaries" is an engaging exploration of the eccentricities and errors that have marked the history of scientific inquiry. Daniel W. Hering provides a comprehensive account of celebrated scientific "vagaries," examining the persistent human fascination with ideas that fall outside the bounds of empirical reality. From alchemy and the quest for perpetual motion to the mysteries of divination and various pseudoscientific theories, this work illuminates the thin line between genuine discovery and intellectual folly.Hering's analysis serves as a compelling reminder of the challenges inherent in the pursuit of truth. By documenting these "foibles," the author highlights the evolution of the scientific method and the gradual triumph of rigorous observation over superstition and fallacy. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science, the philosophy of knowledge, and the enduring capacity of the human imagination to construct elaborate systems of belief, regardless of their scientific validity. It remains a fascinating look at the detours taken on the road to modern enlightenment.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

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Titolo
Foibles and Fallacies of Science (Paperback)
Autore
Daniel W. Hering
Editore
Tradd Street Press
Anno di pubblicazione
2026
Condizione
new
Rilegatura
Paperback
Lingua
inglese
ISBN 10
1025662695
ISBN 13
9781025662695

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