The Firmament of Time : A Library of America EBook Classic

• Autore: Eiseley Loren
• Pubblicazione: New York, : Library of America, 2016; , : Library of America, , 2016; ©2016
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (129 pages)
• Soggetto topico: Science - History; Discoveries in science
• Classificazione: SCI075000SCI080000SCI100000
• Altri autori: CrononWilliam
• Note generali: Title from eBook information screen..
• Nota di contenuto: Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Table of Contents -- THE FIRMAMENT OF TIME -- Percy Bysshe Shelley Quote -- How the World Became Natural -- How Death Became Natural -- How Life Became Natural -- How Man Became Natural -- How Human Is Man? -- How Natural Is “Natural”? -- Bibliography -- Chronology -- Note on the Texts -- Notes -- Index
• Sommario/riassunto: Loren Eiseley's 'The Firmament of Time' explores the evolution of scientific thought and the tension between empirical observation and human mysticism. Eiseley delves into the history of scientific discovery, highlighting the challenges scientists face in overcoming established norms and prejudices. The book examines man's dual nature as both a pragmatist and a mystic, navigating the seen and unseen aspects of the natural world. Eiseley critiques the simplistic view of science as a linear progression, emphasizing the complexities and setbacks in the pursuit of knowledge. This work is intended for readers interested in the history of science and the philosophical questions surrounding human understanding of the universe.
• Titolo autorizzato: The Firmament of Time
• ISBN: 9781598535440; 1598535447
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910149023303321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II