Science in the Romantic Era
Science in the Romantic Era by David Knight, published by Taylor & Francis Group on October 16, 2017, is a comprehensive exploration of the interplay between science and society during a transformative period. This edition spans 366 pages and is presented in English. The book examines how the Romantic Era marked a shift in beliefs about the universe, moving from a mechanistic view to a more dynamic understanding, while also highlighting the evolution of scientific language and illustration.
Readers will find a collection of papers that delve into the historical context of science during the Romantic Era, illustrating its development and impact as the 19th century progressed. The text discusses the emergence of a scientific community and the changing perceptions of science, religion, and society. By integrating themes of history and literary criticism, this work provides a nuanced perspective on the scientific advancements and cultural shifts of the time.
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First published in 1998. The Romantic Era was a time when society, religion and other beliefs, and science were all in flux. The idea that the universe was a great clock, and that men were little clocks, all built by a divine watchmaker, was giving way to a more dynamic and pantheistic way of thinking. A new language was invented for chemistry, replacing metaphor with algebra; and scientific illustration came to play the role of a visual language, deeply involved with theory. A scientific community came gradually into being as the 19th century wore on. The papers which compose this book have appeared in a wide range of books and journals; together with the new introduction they illuminate science and its context in the Romantic Era and follow its effects in the 19th century.
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