Reflections on the Decline of Science in England, and on Some of Its Causes (eBook)

Enriched edition. Unveiling the Stagnation of Scientific Advancement in 19th Century England

Charles Babbage (Autor)

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2019
202 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
405-766418888-5 (EAN)

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In "Reflections on the Decline of Science in England, and on Some of Its Causes," Charles Babbage presents a riveting analysis of the stagnation of scientific progress during the early 19th century in England. Combining empirical observations with rigorous argumentation, Babbage critiques institutional barriers and a prevailing disdain for scientific inquiry that hindered advancement. His literary style, marked by clarity and precision, serves to engage both the lay reader and the scholar, as he delves into historical, social, and educational factors contributing to this decline. The work stands as a significant contextual piece within the broader dialogue of the Industrial Revolution and the Enlightenment, inviting readers to reflect critically on the dynamics of knowledge production. As a mathematician, inventor, and philosopher, Babbage's pioneering ideas, particularly regarding computation, profoundly influenced the development of modern computing. His experiences as a member of the Royal Society and a keen observer of scientific communities shaped his perspective on the complexities of scientific progress, which he articulates compellingly in this book. Babbage's advocacy for reform in scientific education and practice reveals his commitment to nurturing a culture of innovation in England. This provocative work is essential reading for scholars of science and technology studies, historians, and anyone interested in the interplay between society and scientific evolution. Babbage's insights are not only historically significant but remain remarkably relevant, encouraging contemporary readers to examine the ethical implications of science and innovation in today's society.

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Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 20.11.2019
• Einführung: Collin Booth
• Mitarbeit: Kommentare: Collin Booth
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften
• Schlagworte: 19th century england • Babbage's insights • British Literature • Charles Babbage • Critical analysis • educational system failures • funding scientific research • Great Britain • historical analysis of science • History • History of Science • intellectual discourse • mathematics and technology • progress of innovation • Royal Society • Science • science and society • science education • Science General • scientific decline • Scientific progress • scientific reform critique • societal attitudes towards science • stagnation of science • technology and culture