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Explore how one thinker reimagines the cosmos and asks what it means for life beyond Earth.
This edition presents Fontenelle’s accessible discussion of whether other worlds could harbor beings like us. It traces historical ideas about inhabited planets and the imagination required to picture life beyond our own world, framed as a lively dialogue.
- Learn how ancient and early modern thinkers debated the existence of other inhabited worlds.
- See how observations of planets and moons feed questions about life, light, and the nature of the universe.
- Discover how to weigh grand ideas about the cosmos against the limits of human knowledge.
- Understand why skepticism and curiosity go hand in hand when facing big scientific questions.
Ideal for readers curious about the history of astronomy, philosophy, and how early science entertained the possibility of life beyond Earth.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book by Jerome de Lalande provides a fascinating exploration of the plurality of worlds and the astronomical system of the time. Written in a delightful and accessible manner, it presents a comprehensive account of the Copernican Revolution and its implications for our understanding of the universe. The author provides a lively discussion of the philosophical and scientific arguments for and against a pluralistic universe, examining the nature of the planets, the stars, and the vastness of space. Through a series of engaging conversations, the book explores the challenges to traditional beliefs and offers a glimpse into the intellectual ferment of the era. It delves into the works of notable philosophers and astronomers, including Aristotle, Copernicus, and Fontenelle, providing a rich historical context for the development of scientific thought. Overall, this book offers a captivating and informative exploration of the plurality of worlds, inviting readers to ponder the profound implications of our place in the cosmos. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780282046644_0
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