Michael Strevens
The Knowledge Machine : How an Unreasonable Idea Created Modern...
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Rich with tales of discovery from Galileo to general relativity, a stimulating and timely analysis of how science works and why we need it. The best introduction to the scientific enterprise that I know. A wonderful and important book David Wootton, author of The Invention of Science It is only in the last three centuries that the formidable knowledgemaking machine we call modern science has transformed our way of life and our vision of the universe two thousand years after the invention of law, philosophy, drama and mathematics. Why did we take so long to invent science? And how has it proved to be so powerful? The Knowledge Machine gives a radical answer, exploring how science calls on its practitioners to do something apparently irrational strip away all previous knowledge such as theological, metaphysical or political beliefs and channel unprecedented energy into observation and experiment. In times of climate extremes, novel diseases and rapidly advancing technology, Strevens contends that we need more than ever to grasp the inner workings of our knowledge machine. A stylish and accessible investigation into the nature of the scientific method Nigel Warburton, Philosophy BitesThis elegant book takes us to the heart of the scientific enterprise David Papineau, Kings College London, author of Knowing the ScoreThis book is a delight to read, richly illustrated with wonderfully told incidents from the history of natural science Nancy Cartwright, University of...
Binding: Paperback;368 pages; Publisher: TBS-Penguin Random House Wholesale; Classification: HBLL; Weight: 392 g; Dimensions: 129 x 196 x 23
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Rich with tales of discovery from Galileo to general relativity, a stimulating and timely analysis of how science works and why we need it. The best introduction to the scientific enterprise that I know. A wonderful and important book David Wootton, author of The Invention of Science It is only in the last three centuries that the formidable knowledgemaking machine we call modern science has transformed our way of life and our vision of the universe two thousand years after the invention of law, philosophy, drama and mathematics. Why did we take so long to invent science? And how has it proved to be so powerful? The Knowledge Machine gives a radical answer, exploring how science calls on its practitioners to do something apparently irrational strip away all previous knowledge such as theological, metaphysical or political beliefs and channel unprecedented energy into observation and experiment. In times of climate extremes, novel diseases and rapidly advancing technology, Strevens contends that we need more than ever to grasp the inner workings of our knowledge machine. A stylish and accessible investigation into the nature of the scientific method Nigel Warburton, Philosophy BitesThis elegant book takes us to the heart of the scientific enterprise David Papineau, Kings College London, author of Knowing the ScoreThis book is a delight to read, richly illustrated with wonderfully told incidents from the history of natural science Nancy Cartwright, University of...
Binding: Paperback;368 pages; Publisher: TBS-Penguin Random House Wholesale; Classification: HBLL; Weight: 392 g; Dimensions: 129 x 196 x 23
Extended returns Orders placed after 29th October 2026 can be returned until 5th January 2027
Something not quite right? You have 21 days from the day you receive it, to send something back. When you purchase Debenhams Deliver+, you will have an extra 14 days on top of our standard 21-day window to initate a return.
Please note, we cannot offer refunds on fashion face masks, cosmetics, pierced jewellery, adult toys, and swimwear or lingerie if the hygiene seal is not in place or has been broken.
Items of footwear and/or clothing must be unworn and unwashed with the original labels attached. Also, footwear must be tried on indoors. Items of homeware including bedlinen, mattresses, and toppers, and pillows must be unused and in their original unopened packaging. This does not affect your statutory rights.
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Michael Strevens
The Knowledge Machine : How an Unreasonable Idea Created Modern...
“Refund was approved and back in my account the same day.” - Deliver+ customer
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