Philosophy in Sport Made Science in Earnest by John Ayrton Paris
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About this eBook
| Author | Paris, John Ayrton, 1785-1856 |
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| LoC No. | 44031299 |
| Title |
Philosophy in Sport Made Science in Earnest Being an Attempt to Illustrate the First Principles of Natural Philosophy by the Aid of Popular Toys and Sports |
| Note | Reading ease score: 60.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Elizabeth Oscanyan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "Philosophy in Sport Made Science in Earnest" by John Ayrton Paris is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. The work serves as an attempt to illustrate the foundational principles of natural philosophy through the lens of popular toys and sports, aiming to engage the youthful mind in scientific exploration while encompassing the fun aspects of play. At the start of the book, the narrative introduces Tom Seymour, who has returned home from school to Overton Lodge, where his family eagerly awaits him. The father, Mr. Seymour, proposes to teach Tom about natural philosophy using toys, intending to evoke both learning and enjoyment. This leads to a humorous interaction with the village Vicar, Mr. Twaddleton, who initially dismisses the idea of young children learning philosophy, seeing it as an unnecessary burden. However, he eventually agrees to participate in the educational scheme, which aims to utilize toys as tools for understanding scientific concepts, setting the stage for engaging discussions and experiments that blend amusement with serious inquiry. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | Q: Science |
| Subject | Science -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 47499 |
| Release Date | Nov 30, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 99 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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