Heads of Lectures on a Course of Experimental Philosophy: Particularly Including Chemistry

"Heads of Lectures on a Course of Experimental Philosophy" by Joseph Priestley is a scientific guide from the 1700s that breaks down experimental philosophy, mostly chemistry and natural science. Serving as a learning resource for students, the book highlights the big discoveries and ways of figuring out the world by use of experiments. It kicks off by talking about what experimental philosophy is all about, highlighting how important it is to learn through watching and doing. Priestley gets into important stuff like what things are made of, how to do science, and how elements relate to each other, especially air. The lectures teach students the main ideas of natural philosophy and give them the basic knowledge they need to explore science more. Plus, the book touches on how important it is to think for yourself and do the right thing as a student, mixing morals with science.