Ergebnis für "Popular Scientific Lectures" in Sozialwissenschaften

Dive into the fascinating world of Hermann von Helmholtz, a pioneering scientist whose research spanned the realms of art, music, and the very fabric of our universe. This compelling collection offers insights into his groundbreaking investigations of the brains response to creativity and the formation of our solar system. As a key figure in the evolution of Einsteins theories on curved space-time and the early developments of Quantum Theory, Helmholtz lived through a transformative era in science. This second installment of the LibriVox project provides a dual perspective on the remarkable ...

In this book, Lee McIntyre argues that what distinguishes science from its rivals is what he calls "the scientific attitude" - caring about evidence and being willing to change theories on the basis of new evidence. The history of science is littered with theories that were scientific but turned out to be wrong; the scientific attitude reveals why even a failed theory can help us to understand what is special about science.