The Grammar of Science by Karl Pearson

The Grammar of Science by Karl Pearson

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This 1892 publication by the mathematician Karl Pearson (1857–1936) presents a positivist account of the nature of science. Pearson claims that 'the scientific method is the sole gateway to the whole region of knowledge'. Exploring concepts such as matter, energy, space and time, the work also includes chapter summaries.

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The Grammar of Science by Karl Pearson

The Grammar of Science, originally published in 1892, was considered an essential read by budding young scientists like Albert Einstein. Pearson's work contributed to Einstein's greatest discoveries by introducing him to the ideas of relativity of motion, equivalence between matter and energy, and the concept of antimatter. Pearson opens his book with a definition and discussion of science itself, detailing what is required for inquiries to be scientific in nature. He then moves on to discuss space and time, motion, matter, and the future of scientific progress. Professionals and students alike will be fascinated by Pearson's insight into the nature of reality. British professor KARL PEARSON (1857-1936) worked at University College in London. He invented mathematical statistics and formed the Department of Applied Statistics at the University of London. He wrote many books and papers, including a biography of Francis Galton, a proponent of eugenics, and studies on evolution.
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ISBN 13 9781108077118
ISBN 10 1108077110
Title The Grammar of Science
Author Karl Pearson
Series Cambridge Library Collection - Physical Sciences
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Year published 2014-12-18
Number of pages 514
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