Masks Of The Universe
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Edward Harrison
Binding: Hardback
Published: Macmillan, 1985
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Masks of the Universe by Edward Harrison is a profound work of non-fiction that chronicles humanity's enduring quest to comprehend the cosmos. This scholarly text presents a sweeping intellectual history, illustrating how different civilizations and scientific eras have constructed unique "masks" or conceptual frameworks to interpret the universe. Harrison argues that these models, from ancient mythologies to contemporary scientific paradigms, reveal as much about human perception as they do about the universe itself. It offers a compelling examination of the interplay between scientific discovery, philosophical inquiry, and cultural understanding in shaping our cosmic worldview.
Author: Edward Harrison
Binding: Hardback
Published: Macmillan, 1985
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Masks of the Universe by Edward Harrison is a profound work of non-fiction that chronicles humanity's enduring quest to comprehend the cosmos. This scholarly text presents a sweeping intellectual history, illustrating how different civilizations and scientific eras have constructed unique "masks" or conceptual frameworks to interpret the universe. Harrison argues that these models, from ancient mythologies to contemporary scientific paradigms, reveal as much about human perception as they do about the universe itself. It offers a compelling examination of the interplay between scientific discovery, philosophical inquiry, and cultural understanding in shaping our cosmic worldview.