A Century of Science, and Other Essays by John Fiske

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Author Fiske, John, 1842-1901
LoC No. 00000048
Title A Century of Science, and Other Essays
Contents A century of science -- The doctrine of evolution; its scope and purport -- Edward Livingston Youmans -- The part played by infancy in the evolution of man -- The origins of liberal thought in America -- Sir Harry Vane -- The arbitration treaty -- Francis Parkman -- Edward Augustus Freeman -- Cambridge as village and city -- A harvest of Irish folk-lore -- Guessing at half and multiplying by two -- Forty years of Bacon-Shakespeare folly -- Some cranks and their crochets.
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Summary "A Century of Science and Other Essays" by John Fiske is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. This work reflects on significant scientific discoveries and ideas that shaped modern thought, particularly focusing on evolution and the progress of various scientific fields over the past century. Fiske aims to illustrate the rapid advancements and methodologies in science, advocating for the importance of systematic inquiry. The opening of the collection sets the stage by discussing the revolutionary discovery of oxygen by Dr. Priestley and traces the dramatic evolution of scientific understanding from the antiquated beliefs of alchemy to the foundational principles of modern chemistry. Fiske elaborates on how scientific advancements, particularly in fields such as chemistry and geology, signify a transformative leap in human knowledge. He emphasizes the interconnectedness of various scientific disciplines and foreshadows the larger discussions on evolution and the development of human society that will follow in the subsequent essays in the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class AC: General Works: Collections, Series, Collected works, Pamphlets
Subject Science -- History
Subject Evolution
Subject Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Authorship
Subject Folklore -- Ireland
Subject Arbitration (International law)
Subject Youmans, Edward Livingston, 1821-1887
Subject Vane, Henry, Sir, 1613-1662
Subject Parkman, Francis, 1823-1893
Subject Freeman, Edward A. (Edward Augustus), 1823-1892
Subject Cook, Joseph, 1838-1901
Subject Cambridge (Mass.) -- Description and travel
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EBook-No. 40590
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