TY - BOOK AU - Herschel,John F.W. TI - A preliminary discourse on the study of natural philosophy SN - 9780226327785 (electronic bk.) AV - Q175 .H427 1987eb U1 - 501 22 PY - 1987/// CY - Chicago PB - University of Chicago Press KW - Herschel, John-Frederick, KW - Science KW - Philosophy KW - History KW - Physics KW - Astronomy KW - SCIENCE KW - Philosophy & Social Aspects KW - bisacsh KW - Natuurwetenschappen KW - gtt KW - Filosofie KW - Methodologie KW - Electronic books N1 - Reprint. Originally published: London : Printed for Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, Green, and J. Taylor, 1830. (The Cabinet cyclopaedia ; v. 1); Includes index; Part I: Of the General Nature and Advantages of the Study of the Physical Sciecnes.; Chapter I: Of Man regarded as a Creature of Instinct, of Reason, and Speculation. -- General Influence of Scientific Pursuits on the Mind.; Chapter II: Of abstract Science as a Preparation for the Study of Physics. -- A profound Acquaintance with it not indispensable for a clear Understanding of Physical Laws. -- How a Conviction of their Truth UR - http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=347500 ER -