Royal Institute of Philosophy - Dr Hane Maung on William Whewell

Wednesday 19 November 2025, 7:00pm to 8:00pm

Venue

Storey Lecture Theatre, Lancaster , LA1 1TH

Open to

Alumni, Postgraduates, Public, Staff, Undergraduates

Registration

Registration not required - just turn up

Event Details

Polymath from Lancaster: The Life and Philosophy of William Whewell

This lecture provides a general introduction to William Whewell, focusing on three main areas: (1) his early life and education in Lancaster; (2) his philosophy of science, including his debate with John Stuart Mill about the nature of induction; and (3) his impact on philosophical and scientific development.

Contact Details

Name Rachel Cooper (PH)
Email

r.v.cooper@lancaster.ac.uk