The Scientific Outlook / Edition 1

by Bertrand Russell

Overview

'A scientific opinion is one which there is some reason to believe is true; an unscientific opinion is one which is held for some reason other than its probable truth.' - Bertrand Russell
One of Russell's most important books, this early classic on science illuminates his thinking on the promise and threat of scientific progress. Russell considers three questions fundamental to an understanding of science: the nature and scope of scientific knowledge, the increased power over nature that science affords, and the changes in the lives of human beings that result from new forms of science. With customary wit and clarity, Russell offers brilliant discussions of many major scientific figures, including Aristotle, Galileo, Newton and Darwin.
With a new introduciton by David Papineau, King's College, London.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781138126817
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/08/2015
Series:	Routledge Classics
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	5.06(w) x 7.81(h) x (d)

About the Author

Bertrand Russell (1872-1970) was one of the most formidable thinkers of the modern era. A philosopher, mathematician, educational innovator, champion of intellectual, social and sexual freedom, and a campaigner for peace and human rights, he was also a prolific writer of popular and influential books, essays and lectures on an extensive range of subjects.

Considered to be one of the most controversial figures of the twentieth century, Bertrand Russell is widely renowned for his provocative writings. These definitive works offer profound insights and forward-thinking perspectives on a changing western society progressively shaped, most significantly, by two world wars, the decline of British imperialism and an evolving moral landscape.

Table of Contents

1: Scientific Knowledge; 1: Examples of Scientific Method; 2: Characteristics of Scientific Method; 3: Limitations of Scientific Method; 4: Scientific Metaphysics; 5: Science and Religion; 2: Scientific Technique; 6: Beginnings of Scientific Technique; 7: Technique in Inanimate Nature; 8: Technique in Biology; 9: Technique in Physiology; 10: Technique in Psychology; 11: Technique in Society; 3: The Scientific Society; 12: Artificially Created Societies; 13: The Individual and the Whole; 14: Scientific Government; 15: Education in a Scientific Society; 16: Scientific Reproduction; 17: Science and Values

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