Reforming philosophy [[electronic resource] ] : a Victorian debate on science and society / / Laura J. Snyder

• Autore: Snyder Laura J
• Pubblicazione: Chicago, : University of Chicago Press, 2006
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (397 p.)
• Disciplina: 192
• Soggetto topico: Philosophy, English - 19th century; Science - Philosophy - History - 19th century; Political science - Philosophy - History - 19th century
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (p. 335-364) and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Frontmatter -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Prologue -- Introduction: "Reforming the Philosophy of the Age" -- 1. Whewell and the Reform of Inductive Philosophy -- 2. Mill's Radicalization of Induction -- 3. Reforming Science -- 4. Reforming Culture: Morality and Politics -- 5. Reforming Political Economy -- Conclusion: The Debate's Legacy -- Bibliography -- Index
• Sommario/riassunto: The Victorian period in Britain was an "age of reform." It is therefore not surprising that two of the era's most eminent intellects described themselves as reformers. Both William Whewell and John Stuart Mill believed that by reforming philosophy-including the philosophy of science-they could effect social and political change. But their divergent visions of this societal transformation led to a sustained and spirited controversy that covered morality, politics, science, and economics. Situating their debate within the larger context of Victorian society and its concerns, R
• Titolo autorizzato: Reforming philosophy
• ISBN: 1-282-93291-8; 9786612932915; 0-226-76735-3
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910459505103321
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