Science and First Principles

by F.S.C. Northrop

First published in 1931, this book examines what scientific discoveries in many different branches of science reveal, and the implications of such discoveries for philosophy. Esteemed philosopher F. S. C. Northrop surveys a variety of advances, including relativity and quantum mechanics, and how they correlate to his epistemological theory of concepts.

Genres: Philosophy

Hardcover

First published October 10, 2013

Reviews

[Dan Allen · Rating 5 out of 5]

A seminal book on my thought. This excellent slim volume is about science, philosophy, and religion and how to reconcile them all. It describes reality as having Physical, Formal, and Psychical attributes. These relate to physics' Matter, Light, & Energy respectively, or religion's Faith, Hope & Charity. Fabulous.