The philosopher's tree : a selection of Michael Faraday's writings / compiled with commentary by Peter Day, FRS, Fullerian Professor of Chemistry, the Royal Institution of Great Britain.
Michael Faraday's social origins, his thought processes, his methods of experimentation, and his religion have all been subjects of exhaustive analysis by historians and philosophers of science. One aspect of his work, which provides unique insight into his career path and the way in which his...
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Table of Contents:
- Introduction. A note about sources. A note about punctuation. The beginning
- in a nutshell. Early years: friends, family and marriage. Touring the continent: 1813-1815. Way of life and work. Colleagues and friends. Words for things. Science at the bench. Leaves from a laboratory notebook. Science in the lecture theatre. Science for young people. Honour and recognition. Public affairs: consultant and advocate. Final days. Bibliography. Index.