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The M.i.t. Press, 1965. Book. Good+. Pb. Some creases on front cover; a few pgs have notes & underlining. These selections written by Aristotle, Boyle, Carson, Faraday, Huxley, Newton, and other scientists introduce the reader to the state of science yesterday and today and explain "how science works and what it can and cannot do." The writing asre grouped into eleven main themes: The Nature of the Universe; The Nature of Matter; The Nature of Life; The Nature of Mind; The Nature of Science; Likenesses; Cause and Effect or Blind Chance?; Evolution and Man (sic); Our Own Worst Enemies; Science and Art; and Science and Religion. Each selection is supplemented by notes and a brief linking commentary..