Reviews for Inquiry Into Physical Science,vol.1

The average rating for Inquiry Into Physical Science,vol.1 based on 2 reviews is 3.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2019-01-07 00:00:00 Natalie Luque I'm a little down on this one because instead of inspiring me, it has left me discouraged. I wasn't able to follow or keep track of the big and seemingly loosely defined themes. The definition of science is awkward, leading to wide ranging book that seems to change focus. I mean that is normal for this kind of book. I guess it's just a tough topic. I can't seem to figure out what Platonic or Neoplatonic means, or how subtle things lead to...whatever they lead to. Sure, I can list ancient Mesopotamian Astronomy, pre-Socratic philosophers, Plato, Aristotle...then??...Alexandrian early analogy-focused Christians, St. Augustine, St. Basil, Islam and Astrology, Averoes, Avicenna, rediscovery of Aristotle, Hermetic stuff and the occult, Copernicus, Galileo, Bacon and the division of religion and science. But, what exactly that gets me, I'm not sure.

Review # 2 was written on 2010-10-28 00:00:00 Blake Wallace This is the first of a two volume set describing the history of science from the earliest records until the early modern era. I have neither read nor seen the second volume, but was impressed enough by this one to pass it on to a dear friend with a scientific bent.