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William Whewell was a polymath from England, born on May 24, 1794, and died on March 6, 1866. He made significant contributions to the fields of scientific philosophy, the history of science, logic, mathematics, and astronomy.

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Famous William Whewell Quotes

“Prudence supposes the value of the end to be assumed, and refers only to the adaptation of the means. It is the relation of right means for given ends.”

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Book:The Elements of Morality, Including Polity

Source: The Elements of Morality, Including Polity

“The object of science is knowledge; the objects of art are works. In art, truth is the means to an end; in science, it is the only end. Hence the practical arts are not to be classed among the sciences”

Knows Mean Art Ends Science Knowledge Objects Truth Is Practicals Means To An End

Book:Novum Organon Renovatum

Source: Novum Organon Renovatum

“In art, truth is a means to an end; in science, it is the only end.”

Mean Art Ends Truth Is Means To An End

Book:Aphorisms Concerning Ideas, Science & the Language of Science

Source: Aphorisms Concerning Ideas, Science & the Language of Science