Conversations on Natural Philosophy, in which the Elements of that Science are Familiarly Explained

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Marcet, Mrs. (Jane Haldimand), 1769-1858

Contributor:

Jones, Thomas P.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Conversations on Natural Philosophy, in which the Elements of that Science are Familiarly Explained" by the author of "Conversations on Chemistry" is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This work aims to introduce the general principles of natural philosophy, focusing on explaining complex scientific ideas in an accessible manner through a conversational format. The content emphasizes foundational concepts in physics and mechanics, intending to educate and engage young learners. At the start of the book, the conversation is initiated as Emily seeks help from Mrs. B. to explain natural philosophy to her inquisitive younger sister, Sophia. Emily expresses her curiosity about why the earth does not require support and what exists beyond it. Mrs. B. responds by encouraging Emily to acquire a broader knowledge of natural laws, beginning with the general properties of bodies such as impenetrability, extension, and attraction. The opening lays the groundwork for exploring fundamental concepts in natural philosophy, intertwining scientific exploration with educational dialogue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Stephen H. Sentoff, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2011-07-10