Item 42 - William Whewell to Julius Charles Hare

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William Whewell to Julius Charles Hare

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  • 7 Jan. 1838 (Creation)

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4 pp.

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Whewell, William (1794-1866), college head and writer on the history and philosophy of science
(1794-1866)

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Trinity College Library, Cambridge

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WW sometimes thinks his 'Reforming Philosophy' is a hard taskmistress: 'she carries me to regions where I can hardly expect my contemporary friends to follow me - at least for a long time'. WW's task seems to him clear: 'the sermons are a small part of it, though it must I fear, be years before I can bring the connection into view' ['On the Foundation of Morals: Four Sermons Preached before the University of Cambridge', 1837]. WW tries to add clarity to his comments on conscience.

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