Science And Speculation (1904) - Lewes, George Henry
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""Science and Speculation"" is a collection of essays written by George Henry Lewes, a philosopher and literary critic, and published in 1904. The book explores the relationship between science and philosophy, and the role of speculation in scientific inquiry. Lewes argues that while science is grounded in empirical evidence and observation, speculation plays a crucial role in the development of scientific theories and hypotheses. He also examines the limitations of scientific knowledge and the potential for error and uncertainty. The essays cover a range of topics, including evolution,…mehr

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""Science and Speculation"" is a collection of essays written by George Henry Lewes, a philosopher and literary critic, and published in 1904. The book explores the relationship between science and philosophy, and the role of speculation in scientific inquiry. Lewes argues that while science is grounded in empirical evidence and observation, speculation plays a crucial role in the development of scientific theories and hypotheses. He also examines the limitations of scientific knowledge and the potential for error and uncertainty. The essays cover a range of topics, including evolution, psychology, and the nature of consciousness. Lewes draws on the work of prominent scientists and philosophers of his time, including Charles Darwin and Herbert Spencer, to support his arguments. Overall, ""Science and Speculation"" offers a thought-provoking exploration of the complex relationship between science and philosophy, and the importance of speculation in scientific inquiry.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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GEORGE HENRY LEWES (1817-1878) was a British philosopher, scientist, novelist and literary critic. He founded a radical weekly called The Leader, and wrote several books including Comte's Philosophy of the Sciences, Ranthorpe, Problems of Life and Mind, and Life of Works of Goethe. Lewes is also known for his decades-long relationship with the novelist Mary Ann Evans (better known under her pen name George Eliot.)