Charles Kingsley

Scientific Essays and Lectures (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Charles Kingsley's 'Scientific Essays and Lectures' is a collection of thought-provoking essays that delve into various scientific topics of the Victorian era. Kingsley, known for his rationalist and liberal views, presents a unique blend of scientific inquiry and moral commentary. His literary style is carefully constructed, with a strong emphasis on clarity and logic, making the complex scientific concepts accessible to a wider audience. This book reflects the growing interest in science during the 19th century and provides a valuable insight into the social and intellectual context of the time. Through his essays, Kingsley explores evolutionary theory, geology, and natural history, offering a critical perspective on the relationship between science and religion. His deep understanding of scientific principles is evident throughout the text, making it a compelling read for both scholars and enthusiasts of the history of science. 'Scientific Essays and Lectures' is a timeless work that continues to inspire readers to engage with the complexities of science and its impact on society.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 120
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. August 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 8596547505839
• Artikelnr.: 68777992

Autorenporträt

Charles Kingsley was a broad church priest of the Church of England, a university lecturer, a social reformer, a historian, a novelist, and a poet. He lived from 12 June 1819 to 23 January 1875. He is known for his involvement in Christian socialism, the working men's college, and the establishment of labor cooperatives, which were unsuccessful but inspired later labor reforms. He was Charles Darwin's friend and correspondent. The eldest child of the Reverend Charles Kingsley and his wife, Mary Lucas Kingsley, Kingsley was born in Holne, Devon. Both his sister Charlotte Chanter (1828-1882) and brother Henry Kingsley (1830-1876) were writers. He was the uncle of the explorer and scientist Mary Kingsley and the father of the novelist Lucas Malet (Mary St. Leger Kingsley, 1852-1931). (1862-1900). The early years of Charles Kingsley were spent in Barnack, Northamptonshire, and Clovelly, Devon, where his father served as Curate from 1826 to 1832 and Rector from 1832 to 1836. Before attending King's College London and the University of Cambridge, he received his education at Bristol Grammar School and Helston Grammar School. Charles enrolled in Cambridge's Magdalene College in 1838 and earned his degree there in 1842.