Fragments of science vs Science and the human temperament: Which Should You Read?
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Fragments of science
For decades, John Tyndall's Fragments of Science was a fixture on the shelves of anyone who cared about the power and beauty of scientific thought. But its Victorian prose has become a barrier. This edition clears that…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Science and the human temperament is the quickest read — about 4 hours vs 10 for Fragments of science.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Fragments of science | Science and the human temperament | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.0 (6) | 4.7 (6) |
Reception
| Fragments of science | Science and the human temperament | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 6 | 6 |
| Editions | 26 | 17 |
| Citations | 34 | — |
| Want to read | 23 | 37 |
| Written reviews | 1 | 1 |
| Pages | 589 | 223 |