The Scientific Outlook is one of Russell's most important books. It is an early classic on science, providing accessible and illuminating insights into his thinking about the promise and threat of scientific progress. Russell considers three questions fundamental to an understanding of science: the nature and scope of scientific knowledge, the increased power over nature that science affords, and the changes in the lives of human beings that result from new forms of science.
This month, we will read and discuss in Chapter I, Examples of Scientific Method, Section I on Galileo.
Please feel free to attend whether you have read the assignment or not. There is plenty to learn and discuss.
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Please join us in reading and discussing these important writings on Russell's life and thoughts.
Questions and quotes from the reading for the month that you would like us to discuss during the Meetup are most welcome, as well as suggestions for future books by Russell.
Please note that we will be having an in-person dinner meeting. The meeting will begin at 5:00 PM.
