Reforming philosophy a Victorian debate on science and society
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| Sprache: | English |
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University of Chicago Press
2006
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| Beschreibung: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 335-364) and index Whewell and the reform of inductive philosophy -- - Mill's radicalization of induction -- - Reforming science -- - Reforming culture : morality and politics -- - Reforming political economy The Victorian period in Britain was an "age of reform."€ It is therefore not surprising that two of the era's most eminent intellects described themselves as reformers. Both William Whewell and John Stuart Mill believed that by reforming philosophy--including the philosophy of science--they could effect social and political change. But their divergent visions of this societal transformation led to a sustained and spirited controversy that covered morality, politics, science, and economics. Situating their debate within the larger context of Victorian society and its concerns, Reforming Phil |
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| Beschreibung: | 1 Online-Ressource (x, 386 pages) |
| ISBN: | 0226767337 0226767353 9780226767338 9780226767352 |