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Title:
On the Method of Zadig
Essay #1 from "Science and Hebrew Tradition"
Note: Reading ease score: 43.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by D. R. Thompson, and David Widger
Summary: "On the Method of Zadig" by Thomas Henry Huxley is a philosophical essay drawn from his broader work "Science and Hebrew Tradition," likely written during the late 19th century. This scientific publication explores the nature of knowledge and reasoning through the allegorical character of Zadig, a philosopher from Voltaire's literary creation. Huxley delves into the methods of scientific inquiry, demonstrating how retrospective analysis leads to insights about the past and the underlying principles of nature. In this essay, Huxley recounts the story of Zadig, who, despite never having seen the Queen's spaniel or the King's horse, uses his powers of observation and reasoning to deduce their characteristics. This exploration emphasizes the idea of "retrospective prophecy," wherein knowledge about past events is derived from observable evidence and logical reasoning, paralleling modern scientific methods such as archaeology and paleontology. By connecting Zadig's approach to that of contemporary scientific practices, Huxley advocates for the value of empirical observation, drawing a connection between the philosophical foundations of the past and the rigorous methodologies of science that enable a deeper understanding of the world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Huxley, Thomas Henry, 1825-1895
EBook No.: 2627
Published: May 1, 2001
Downloads: 114
Language: English
Subject: Science
Subject: Evolution
Subject: Bible and science
Subject: Paleontology
LoCC: Science
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
On the Method of Zadig
Essay #1 from "Science and Hebrew Tradition"
Note: Reading ease score: 43.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by D. R. Thompson, and David Widger
Summary: "On the Method of Zadig" by Thomas Henry Huxley is a philosophical essay drawn from his broader work "Science and Hebrew Tradition," likely written during the late 19th century. This scientific publication explores the nature of knowledge and reasoning through the allegorical character of Zadig, a philosopher from Voltaire's literary creation. Huxley delves into the methods of scientific inquiry, demonstrating how retrospective analysis leads to insights about the past and the underlying principles of nature. In this essay, Huxley recounts the story of Zadig, who, despite never having seen the Queen's spaniel or the King's horse, uses his powers of observation and reasoning to deduce their characteristics. This exploration emphasizes the idea of "retrospective prophecy," wherein knowledge about past events is derived from observable evidence and logical reasoning, paralleling modern scientific methods such as archaeology and paleontology. By connecting Zadig's approach to that of contemporary scientific practices, Huxley advocates for the value of empirical observation, drawing a connection between the philosophical foundations of the past and the rigorous methodologies of science that enable a deeper understanding of the world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Huxley, Thomas Henry, 1825-1895
EBook No.: 2627
Published: May 1, 2001
Downloads: 114
Language: English
Subject: Science
Subject: Evolution
Subject: Bible and science
Subject: Paleontology
LoCC: Science
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.