This book provides a sweeping survey of the history of science, from ancient Greece to the modern era. The author examines the evolution of the inductive method, the rise of experimental science, the emergence of new branches of knowledge, such as physics, chemistry, and biology, and the impact of science on society and culture. With its erudite analysis and broad scope, this book is an indispensable guide to the development of scientific thought.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.