From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 April 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.186
Summary:
Comments on JH's proposals to James Adamson regarding education at the Cape. Criticizes Francis Bacon's philosophy. Plans to devote his efforts to philosophy and has begun a history of the sciences. Describes his work on the tides. Richard Jones's professorship at the East India College is in jeopardy.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project