9781330674833 - The Sphere of Science: A Study of the Nature and Method of Scientific Investigation (Classic Reprint) di Hoffman, Frank Sargent (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book, a fundamental treatise on the nature and objectives of science, explores the philosophical underpinnings on which every scientific discipline rests. The author argues that science is not merely a collection of facts, but rather a logical and organized system of knowledge, built upon carefully gathered and verified data. The book delves into the essential truths that all scientists must assume, including the existence of the scientist themselves, the validity of the laws of thought, and the rational construction of the universe. It examines how science presupposes that every event has a cause, that the universe operates within space and time, and that it is governed by design and consistency. Through these guiding principles, the author demonstrates how science is a product of the human intellect, born from the recognition of order and reason in the cosmos. The insights in this book provide a profound understanding of the scientific process and its essential role in expanding our knowledge of the universe. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.