A History of Science, Technology, and Philosophy in the 16th, 17th, and 18th Centuries

Download or read book A History of Science, Technology, and Philosophy in the 16th, 17th, and 18th Centuries written by Abraham Wolf and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 976 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A detailed account of three centuries of innovation, these two volumes provide a complete portrait of the foundations of modern science and philosophy. Subjects covered in the texts include: mathematics; mechanics; chemistry; philosophy; technology; and social sciences. This two-volume study represents a detailed account of three centuries of innovation, providing a complete portrait of the foundations of modern science and philosophy. Tracing the origins and achievements of the modern age, these sourcebooks deal with all the important developments in science and many of the innovations in the social sciences, British and Continental philosophy and psychology. As well as its comprehensive treatment of the practical innovations, the texts also include biographical information, presenting in one source the history, methods and principles that form the foundations of science and philosophy. Subjects covered in the texts include: mathematics; mechanics; astronomy; physics; meteorology; chemistry; geology; geography; biology; psychology; economics; statistics; philosophy; technology; and social sciences. Illustrations include diagrams of scientific apparatus and instruments, and frontispieces." -- Thoemmes.