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William Whewell

William Whewell

English philosopher & historian of science

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Person
Person
Author of
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Conic sections: their principal properties proved geometrically
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An essay on mineralogical classification and nomenclature
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History of the inductive sciences, from the earliest to the present times
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On the free motion of points, and on universal gravitation
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Lectures on the History of Moral Philosophy
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Elements of Morality Including Polity, Part 1
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Geschichte der inductiven Wissenschaften, der Astronomie, Physik, Mechanik, Chemie, Geologie von der frühesten bis zu unserer Zeit
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Sermons preached
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De la construction de la science
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Astronomy and general physics considered with reference to natural theology
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Citizenship
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Birthdate
May 24, 1794
Date of Death
March 6, 1866
Educated at
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
Trinity College, Cambridge
Trinity College, Cambridge
Lancaster Royal Grammar School
Lancaster Royal Grammar School
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Dallam School
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Occupation
Scientist
Scientist
Economist
Economist
Geologist
Geologist
Physicist
Physicist
Philosopher
Philosopher
Author
Author
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Historian
Historian
Mathematician
Mathematician
Writer
Writer
Open Library ID
OL17032A
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Birthplace
Lancaster, Lancashire
Lancaster, Lancashire
Place of Death
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
VIAF
29606152
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Wikidata ID
Q333922

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