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Title: Address delivered before the British Association assembled at Belfast
Original Publication: London: Logmans, Green and Co., 1874.
Note: Reading ease score: 54.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Al Haines
Summary: "Address Delivered Before the British Association Assembled at Belfast" by John Tyndall is a scientific address written in the late 19th century. The work explores the relationship between the advancement of science and the historical and philosophical implications of belief systems, particularly in relation to religion and materialism. Tyndall engages in a critical examination of how scientific thought has evolved and often diverged from traditional religious beliefs, advocating for a more rational understanding of natural phenomena. At the start of the address, Tyndall reflects on the inherent curiosity of humanity regarding the forces that govern natural phenomena, contrasting early anthropomorphic views of deities with modern scientific reasoning. He discusses the shift from perceiving gods as human-like to understanding natural events through the lens of physical laws. By citing historical figures such as Democritus and Epicurus, he illustrates the development of atomic theory and its implications for understanding existence, ultimately laying the groundwork for discussions on the interplay of science, philosophy, and religion. Throughout, Tyndall emphasizes the need for a rational examination of the universe that does not default to antiquated notions of divine intervention. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Tyndall, John, 1820-1893
EBook No.: 75664
Published: Mar 20, 2025
Downloads: 540
Language: English
Subject: Religion and science
Subject: Science -- History
Subject: Evolution
LoCC: Science
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Address delivered before the British Association assembled at Belfast
Original Publication: London: Logmans, Green and Co., 1874.
Note: Reading ease score: 54.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Al Haines
Summary: "Address Delivered Before the British Association Assembled at Belfast" by John Tyndall is a scientific address written in the late 19th century. The work explores the relationship between the advancement of science and the historical and philosophical implications of belief systems, particularly in relation to religion and materialism. Tyndall engages in a critical examination of how scientific thought has evolved and often diverged from traditional religious beliefs, advocating for a more rational understanding of natural phenomena. At the start of the address, Tyndall reflects on the inherent curiosity of humanity regarding the forces that govern natural phenomena, contrasting early anthropomorphic views of deities with modern scientific reasoning. He discusses the shift from perceiving gods as human-like to understanding natural events through the lens of physical laws. By citing historical figures such as Democritus and Epicurus, he illustrates the development of atomic theory and its implications for understanding existence, ultimately laying the groundwork for discussions on the interplay of science, philosophy, and religion. Throughout, Tyndall emphasizes the need for a rational examination of the universe that does not default to antiquated notions of divine intervention. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Tyndall, John, 1820-1893
EBook No.: 75664
Published: Mar 20, 2025
Downloads: 540
Language: English
Subject: Religion and science
Subject: Science -- History
Subject: Evolution
LoCC: Science
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.