{"product_id":"passages-from-the-life-of-a-philosopher-paperback-9781108037884","title":"Passages from the Life of a Philosopher (Paperback \/ softback) 9781108037884","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003ePassages from the Life of a Philosopher\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn 1864 collection of essays by Charles Babbage, the inventor of 'calculating machines', about his life and times.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eCharles Babbage (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108037884, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 12 October 2011\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e516 pages, 1 b\/w illus.\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 14 x 2.9 cm, 0.65 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe mathematician and engineer Charles Babbage (1791–1871) is best remembered for his 'calculating machines', which are considered the forerunner of modern computers. Over the course of his life he wrote a number of books based on his scientific investigations, but in this volume, published in 1864, Babbage writes in a more personal vein. He points out at the beginning of the work that it 'does not aspire to the name of autobiography', though the chapters sketch out the contours of his life, beginning with his family, his childhood and formative years studying at Cambridge, and moving through various episodes in his scientific career. However, the work also diverges into his observations on other topics, as indicated by chapter titles such as 'Street Nuisances' and 'Wit'. Babbage's colourful recollections give an intimate portrait of the life of one of Britain's most influential inventors.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e 1. My ancestors\u003cbr\u003e 2. Childhood\u003cbr\u003e 3. Boyhood\u003cbr\u003e 4. Cambridge\u003cbr\u003e 5. Difference engine no. 1\u003cbr\u003e 6. Statement relative to the difference engine, drawn up by the late Sir H. Nicolas from the author's papers\u003cbr\u003e 7. Difference engine no. 2\u003cbr\u003e 8. Of the analytical engine\u003cbr\u003e 9. Of the mechanical notation\u003cbr\u003e 10. The exhibition of 1862\u003cbr\u003e 11. The late Prince Consort\u003cbr\u003e 12. Recollections of the Duke of Wellington\u003cbr\u003e 13. Recollections of Wollaston, Davy, and Rogers\u003cbr\u003e 14. Recollections of Laplace, Biot, and Humboldt\u003cbr\u003e 15. Experience by water\u003cbr\u003e 16. Experience by fire\u003cbr\u003e 17. Experience amongst workmen\u003cbr\u003e 18. Picking locks and deciphering\u003cbr\u003e 19. Experience in St. Giles's\u003cbr\u003e 20. Theatrical experience\u003cbr\u003e 21. Electioneering experience\u003cbr\u003e 22. Scene from a new after-piece\u003cbr\u003e 23. Experience at courts\u003cbr\u003e 24. Experience at courts\u003cbr\u003e 25. Railways\u003cbr\u003e 26. Street nuisances\u003cbr\u003e 27. Wit\u003cbr\u003e 28. Hints for travellers\u003cbr\u003e 29. Miracles\u003cbr\u003e 30. Religion\u003cbr\u003e 31. A vision\u003cbr\u003e 32. Various reminiscences\u003cbr\u003e 33. The author's contributions to human knowledge\u003cbr\u003e 34. The author's further contributions to human knowledge\u003cbr\u003e 35. Results of science\u003cbr\u003e 36. Agreeable recollections\u003cbr\u003e Appendix\u003cbr\u003e List of Mr. Babbage's printed papers.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: History of science [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on History of science\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22History%20of%20science%20%5BPDX%5D%22\"\u003ePDX\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46005343355160,"sku":"9781108037884","price":43.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108037884i_e5aa11b3-ac25-43fa-a3e2-128e16f1de67.jpg?v=1696746335","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/passages-from-the-life-of-a-philosopher-paperback-9781108037884","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}