Works of the Honorable Robert Boyle (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169824485)

The Works of the Honorable Robert Boyle is a comprehensive collection of writings by the renowned 17th-century scientist and philosopher, Robert Boyle. This book includes a wide range of Boyle's works, including his scientific experiments, theological writings, and philosophical musings. Boyle is widely regarded as one of the founders of modern chemistry and is best known for his pioneering experiments on the properties of gases. He also made significant contributions to the fields of physics, astronomy, and medicine. This collection includes some of Boyle's most important works, such as The Sceptical Chymist, which challenged the dominant theories of alchemy and helped to establish the foundations of modern chemistry. It also includes Boyle's theological writings, which explore the relationship between science and religion, and his philosophical treatises, which delve into questions of metaphysics and epistemology. Overall, The Works of the Honorable Robert Boyle is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of science, philosophy, or theology. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of the most influential thinkers of the 17th century and sheds light on the intellectual and cultural context in which modern science emerged.1744. Vols. 1 and 2. To which is prefixed a life of the honorable Robert Boyle. Found in this volume are: new experiments physico-mechanical, teaching the spring of the air and its effects, made for the most part in a new pneumatical engine; defense of the doctrine touching the spring and weight of the air; an examen of Mr. T. Hobbes his Dialogus Physicus de Natura Aeris; some motives and incentives to the love of God; skeptical chemist or chemico-physical doubts and paradoxes; some considerations touching the usefulness of experimental natural philosophy; and certain physiological essays and other tracts. Written in Old English.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: Robert Boyle
ISBN-10: 116982448X
ISBN-13: 9781169824485
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 742
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 4.37lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 1.56d