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Scientific Method and Logic
Nagel published one of his more popular books along with his mentor, Morris Cohen. The book focused on the reasoning of science and is considered a foundation in the field.
Cohen, Morris, and Ernest Nagel. An Introduction to Logic and Scientific Method. 1934. -
Geometry Foundation
Nagel had a deep interest in Geometry. He published many publications related with the topic. One of his most popular works analyzed the differences between pure and applied geometry. National Academy of Sciences.“Read ‘Biographical Memoirs: Volume 65’ at NAP.Edu.” Patrick Suppes, 1979, www.nap.edu/read/4548/chapter/14. -
The Structure of Science
The book The Structure of Science is considered one of his most popular works. He discusses the topic of scientific inquiry as well as discussing natural and social science and how they are related.
In the video lecture (minute 5 and along he begins to talk about some of the topics about the book)
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Elected into National Academy of Sciences
Nagel played and essential role in the life of Columbia and the city of New York. Many considered him a great spokesman to what Philosophy can do in the science field. He was able to influence many students from all types of backgrounds and areas of study. This and many other contributions led him to be elected into the National Academy of Sciences. -
View on Philosophy
While receiving a Columbia award, he gave a small statement on his view on Philosophy. He mentioned "Philosophy is in general not a primary inquiry into the nature of things. It is a reflection on the conclusion of those inquiries that may sometimes terminate, as it did in the case of Spinoza, in a clarified vision of man's place in the scheme of things."
Ernest Nagel - New World Encyclopedia.” New World Encyclopedia, 2017, www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Ernest_Nagel.
