American science in the age of Jackson [by] George H. Daniels.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: New York, Columbia University Press, 1968.Description: viii, 282 p. 25 cmSubject(s): LOC classification:
  • Q127.U6 D3
Contents:
The pursuit of science in America, 1815-1845 -- The scientific profession -- The reign of Bacon in America -- The philosophy in action -- A deluge of facts -- The limits of Baconianism: history and the imponderables -- Finalism, positivism, and scientific explanation -- The inductive process and the doctrine of analogy -- Science, theology, and common sense.
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Books (30-Day Checkout) Books (30-Day Checkout) Nash Library General Stacks Q127.U6D3 1968 1 Available 33710001076376

Based on the author's thesis, University of Iowa.

Bibliographical references included in "Notes" (p. [233]-276).

The pursuit of science in America, 1815-1845 -- The scientific profession -- The reign of Bacon in America -- The philosophy in action -- A deluge of facts -- The limits of Baconianism: history and the imponderables -- Finalism, positivism, and scientific explanation -- The inductive process and the doctrine of analogy -- Science, theology, and common sense.