Preliminary Discourse on the Study of Natural Philosophy (eBook, ePUB) - Herschel, John F. W.
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Preliminary Discourse on the Study of Natural Philosophy is a book by John F.W. Herschel. It delves into the general nature of physical sciences while expounding on the principles needed for scientific studies.

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Preliminary Discourse on the Study of Natural Philosophy is a book by John F.W. Herschel. It delves into the general nature of physical sciences while expounding on the principles needed for scientific studies.
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Sir John Frederick William Herschel, 1st Baronet KH FRS (1792–1871), was an English polymath, mathematician, astronomer, chemist, inventor, and experimental photographer who also did valuable botanical work. The only son of Mary Baldwin and noted astronomer William Herschel, he followed in his father's footsteps both in astronomy and in receiving a knighthood. Herschel's education was extensive and he exhibited early brilliance, graduating from St John's College, Cambridge as Senior Wrangler, the highest mathematical honor, in 1813. His 'Preliminary Discourse on the Study of Natural Philosophy', published in 1830, serves as an indispensable overview of 19th-century scientific methods and perspectives, reflecting a broad view of natural philosophy as the philosophical and phenomenological study of nature. Herschel's distinction in scientific endeavors earned him the presidency of the Royal Astronomical Society twice. He made significant contributions to photography, investigating color processes, and even coined the term 'photography'. His literary style, especially within 'Preliminary Discourse', is marked by clarity and a didactic intention, intending to guide and inspire future scientific thought. His work remains a key document in the history of science, mapping out the territory for the research and technologies that followed. Herschel's legacy transcends his written work, marked as much by his discoveries and inventions as by his literary contributions to the field of natural philosophy.