Reforming philosophy : a Victorian debate on science and society / Laura J. Snyder.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Snyder, Laura J.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mill, John Stuart, 1806-1873.

Mill, John Stuart.

Whewell, William, 1794-1866.

Whewell, William.

Philosophy, English--19th century.

Philosophy, English.

Science--Philosophy--History--19th century.

Science.

Political science--Philosophy--History--19th century.

Political science.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (397 p.)

Place of Publication:

Chicago : University of Chicago Press, 2006.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The Victorian period in Britain was an "age of reform." It is therefore not surprising that two of the era's most eminent intellects described themselves as reformers. Both William Whewell and John Stuart Mill believed that by reforming philosophy-including the philosophy of science-they could effect social and political change. But their divergent visions of this societal transformation led to a sustained and spirited controversy that covered morality, politics, science, and economics. Situating their debate within the larger context of Victorian society and its concerns...

Contents:

Front matter

Contents

Acknowledgments

Prologue

Introduction: "Reforming the Philosophy of the Age"

1. Whewell and the Reform of Inductive Philosophy

2. Mill's Radicalization of Induction

3. Reforming Science

4. Reforming Culture: Morality and Politics

5. Reforming Political Economy

Conclusion: The Debate's Legacy

Bibliography

Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 335-364) and index.

ISBN:

9786612932915

9781282932913

1282932918

9780226767352

0226767353

OCLC:

692205233