How a 1667 manifesto sought to fund the future of experimental research
In short: Discover how Thomas Sprat attempted to convince King Charles II that investing in experimental research and travel would yield significant returns, long before the term 'scientist' even existed.
In this lecture, historian Patricia Fara explores the early aims and activities of the Royal Society. She examines how the organization's focus on experimentation and travel linked the pursuits of science, imperialism, and finance.
The discussion centers on Thomas Sprat’s 1667 work, The History of the Royal-Society of London, which functioned more as a manifesto for future investment than a mere historical record.
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