William Whewell
English historian and philosopher of science
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Died
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Thinkers & Philosophers
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United Kingdom
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Contributed significantly to the philosophy of science, particularly in terms of the development of scientific terminology and history. Served as a priest and held the position of Master of Trinity College, Cambridge. Developed the concepts of scientific method and the philosophy of classification in the development of scientific disciplines. Authored several influential works including 'The Philosophy of the Inductive Sciences' and 'History of the Inductive Sciences'.
Developed the concept of 'scientific discovery'
Coined terms such as 'scientist' and 'phylum'
Authored 'The Philosophy of the Inductive Sciences'
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