“I am not ambitious to appear a man of letters: I could be content the world should think I had scarce looked upon any other book than that of nature.”
Quote by Robert Boyle
Work
The Philosophical Works of the Honourable Robert Boyle Esq; Abridged, Methodized, and Disposed Under the General Heads of Physics, Statics, Pneumatics, Natural History, Chymistry, and Medicine. The Whole Illustrated with Notes, Containing the Improvements Made in the Several Parts of Natural and Experimental Knowledge Since His Time. In Three Volumes. By Peter Shaw, M.D.
The Philosophical Works of the Honourable Robert Boyle Esq; Abridged, Methodized, and Disposed Under the General Heads of Physics, Statics, Pneumatics, Natural History, Chymistry, and Medicine is a comprehensive compilation of Robert Boyle's extensive philosophical contributions. Authored by Peter Shaw, M.D., this three-volume set provides an abridged and methodized version of Boyle's original works. It encompasses a wide range of scientific disciplines, including physics, statics, pneumatics, natural history, chymistry, and medicine. The book is enriched with notes that offer insights and context, and it highlights the advancements and improvements in natural and experimental knowledge that have occurred since Boyle's time. The work is a testament to the enduring relevance of Boyle's ideas and the ongoing evolution of scientific thought. more
Author
Robert Boyle
Robert Boyle, born on January 25, 1627, in Ireland and died on December 31, 1691 in England, was a renowned philosopher and scientist of the 17th century, considered one of the founders of modern chemistry. He advocated empiricism in philosophy and made significant contributions to the fields of chemistry, physics, and more. more