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The Life And Selections From The Correspondence Of William Whewell (1881)

The Life And Selections From The Correspondence Of William Whewell (1881)

William Whewell

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Kessinger Publishing
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2009
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9781104496173
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The Life and Selections from the Correspondence of William Whewell is a book written by William Whewell himself and published in 1881. It is a collection of letters and other writings that provide insight into the life and thoughts of this prominent 19th-century British philosopher, theologian, and scientist. The book includes a biographical sketch of Whewell’s life, followed by his correspondence with other notable figures of the time, such as Charles Darwin, John Herschel, and John Stuart Mill. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including science, philosophy, theology, and politics. The book also includes Whewell’s own writings on various subjects, including his views on the nature of science and the role of religion in society. Overall, The Life and Selections from the Correspondence of William Whewell provides a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of the most influential thinkers of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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