Philosophers of Science: Lucretius, Nicholas Copernicus, Francis Bacon, Rene Descartes, Auguste Comte, Charles Darwin and Henri Bergson (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163375167)

Philosophers of Science: Lucretius, Nicholas Copernicus, Francis Bacon, Rene Descartes, Auguste Comte, Charles Darwin and Henri Bergson is a book published by Random House that explores the lives and ideas of seven influential philosophers of science throughout history. The book begins with Lucretius, a Roman philosopher who lived in the first century BCE and wrote about the nature of the universe and the atomic theory of matter. It then moves on to Nicholas Copernicus, the 16th-century astronomer who proposed the heliocentric model of the solar system.Francis Bacon, the English philosopher and statesman who is often credited with developing the scientific method, is the next philosopher discussed in the book. Rene Descartes, the French philosopher and mathematician who is known for his contributions to both philosophy and science, is also included in the book.Auguste Comte, the French philosopher who is considered the founder of positivism, is another philosopher discussed in the book. Charles Darwin, the English naturalist who is famous for his theory of evolution, is also included.Finally, the book concludes with Henri Bergson, the French philosopher who is known for his work on time and consciousness. Each chapter of the book provides a detailed biography of the philosopher and an overview of their key ideas and contributions to the field of science. Overall, Philosophers of Science: Lucretius, Nicholas Copernicus, Francis Bacon, Rene Descartes, Auguste Comte, Charles Darwin and Henri Bergson is an informative and engaging exploration of the history of science and the thinkers who have shaped our understanding of the world.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: Random House
ISBN-10: 1163375160
ISBN-13: 9781163375167
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 302
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.35lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d