William Whewell, a Composite Portrait
| Author | : Menachem Fisch |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 424 |
| Release | : 1991 |
| ISBN-10 | : UCAL:B4386329 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis William Whewell, a Composite Portrait by : Menachem Fisch
Download or read book William Whewell, a Composite Portrait written by Menachem Fisch and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of essays examines the life of William Whewell, a widely influential figure in Victorian intellectual culture. The contributors, all recognized authorities in the fields of history, history of science, and philosophy, examine Whewell's contributions to such diverse areas as moral philosophy, mineralogy, architecture, the politics of education, physics, engineering, and theology. A wide-ranging study, the volume makes an important contribution to our understanding of Victorian intellectual life and its aftermath.
