Cowles, Henry M.

The Scientific Method: An Evolution of Thinking from Darwin to Dewey

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ISBN 13:
9780674976191
author:
Cowles, Henry M.
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Harvard University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2020
Pages:
384
Dimensions:
23.5 x 15.6 centimetres (0.68 kg
Genre:
Science,History, Science,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£29.44

Description

The Scientific Method: An Evolution of Thinking from Darwin to Dewey by Henry M. Cowles. The history of the scientific method is a story of transformation, from an approach rooted in observation and deduction to a way of thinking that became central to modern science. In the 19th century, scientists began to see their work as a distinct discipline, with its own methods and principles. This shift was influenced by Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection, which portrayed nature as akin to a man of science experimenting through evolution. As psychology emerged in the 19th century, the scientific method became reimagined as a problem-solving adaptation that had helped humans prosper. However, this organic account of science was not destined to last. The scientific method soon came to be seen as a means of controlling nature, rather than a product of it. This fundamental shift in understanding has had a lasting impact on the way we think about science and its role in society. This book provides a fascinating insight into the origins of a modern concept that continues to shape our relationship with the natural world.

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