Novum Organon Renovatum: Being the Second Part of the Philosophy of the Inductive Sciences (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432642204)

Novum Organon Renovatum is a philosophical work written by William Whewell, and it is the second part of his Philosophy of the Inductive Sciences. The book is a revised version of the original Novum Organon, which was written by Francis Bacon in the 17th century. Whewell's work is an attempt to update Bacon's ideas and apply them to the modern scientific method. The book is divided into two parts. The first part discusses the nature of scientific inquiry, and the second part explores the principles of induction. Whewell argues that scientific inquiry is a process of discovery, and that it is not enough to simply observe and collect data. He suggests that scientists must also use their imagination and intuition to make connections between seemingly unrelated phenomena. In the second part of the book, Whewell outlines his theory of induction. He argues that induction is not simply a matter of generalizing from particular instances, but rather involves a process of hypothesis formation and testing. He also suggests that scientific theories must be based on a combination of empirical evidence and logical reasoning. Overall, Novum Organon Renovatum is a significant contribution to the philosophy of science. Whewell's ideas have had a lasting impact on the development of scientific inquiry, and his work continues to be studied and debated by scholars today.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.

Author: William Whewell
ISBN-10: 1432642200
ISBN-13: 9781432642204
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/01/2007
Pages: 384
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.24lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.85d