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From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 April 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.194
Summary:

Will be pleased to be godfather of JH's new daughter. Pleased also that JH is reviewing his [Philosophy of the Inductive Sciences]. Presents an argument to support his a prioristic view of the nature of science.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 June 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.195
Summary:

Thanks for JH's review of WW's Philosophy of the Inductive Sciences. Admits that too much of it was written in a 'spirit of needless pugnacity.' Believes that JH's and WW's views are closer than may appear.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 July 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.196
Summary:

Asks JH whether he knows of any projects that the B.A.A.S. should fund. Makes further comments on JH's review of WW's Philosophy of the Inductive Sciences.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 October 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.198
Summary:

[Writing shortly after his marriage (12 Oct. 1841) and acceptance a few days later of the Mastership of Trinity College], WW thanks JH for his expressions of good will. Invites the Herschels to Trinity Lodge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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