books by E. A. Burtt (teachings science mentor)

books by E. A. Burtt

books:

The Metaphysical Foundations of Modern Science

1 review
E. A. Burtt

Anchor, 1955

The Metaphysical Foundations of Modern Science
This modern classic in the philosophy of science describes and analyzes the greatest revolution in the history of Western thought - the shift from the medieval to the modern view of man's place in the universe. Through close and exact examination of the works of Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo, Descartes, Hobbes, Gilbert, Boyle amd Newton, Professor Burtt established the reasons for the triumph of ...

The Metaphysical Foundations of Modern Science

7 reviews
E. A. Burtt

Dover Publications, 2003

Superb
A superb account of the development of the physical model of the Universe culminating in the Newtonian framework. What sets this book apart from others is how Burtt attacks the interplay between the philosophical, social, and religious worldviews characteristics of the time period. Burtt overthrows some of the conceptions still held today that the religious paradigm was the overrdiding ...

Teachings of the Compassionate Buddha (Mentor)

5 reviews

Signet, 1955

A Superb Introduction
Originally published in 1955, E. A. Burtt's "Teachings of the Compassionate Buddha" remains in print nearly half a century later for a very simple reason - it is a concise yet comprehensive introduction to Buddhist thought. The book is divided into two sections: Book One - The Early Scriptures of Buddhism Book Two - Buddhist Thought Through Later Centuries Book one includes basic doctrines such ...