Evidence & inquiry
Micrographia
Historical science
A flea becomes a monster. A sliver of cork becomes a hidden world.
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Evidence & inquiry
The Sceptical Chymist
Historical science
Before accepting the ingredients of the universe, ask what the experiment proves.
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The Descent of Man
Historical science
What happens when the naturalist turns the evidence on our own species?
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Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions
Historical commentary
Bubbles, prophecies and the things people desperately wanted to believe.
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