The Sleepwalkers: A History Of Man's Changing Vision Of The Universe
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Arthur Koestler
Binding: Hardback
Published: HUTCHINSON OF LONDON, 1959
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Arthur Koestler's The Sleepwalkers: A History Of Man's Changing Vision Of The Universe presents a compelling intellectual history, tracing humanity's evolving understanding of the cosmos from ancient Greece through the scientific revolution. This seminal work chronicles the often-unconscious leaps and missteps made by pivotal figures like Copernicus, Kepler, and Galileo, illustrating how intuition and error frequently guided their groundbreaking discoveries. Koestler uncovers the complex interplay of philosophy, religion, and scientific inquiry that shaped our perception of the universe. The narrative maintains an academic yet accessible tone, offering profound insights into the human quest for knowledge and the often-irrational paths to scientific truth.
Author: Arthur Koestler
Binding: Hardback
Published: HUTCHINSON OF LONDON, 1959
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Arthur Koestler's The Sleepwalkers: A History Of Man's Changing Vision Of The Universe presents a compelling intellectual history, tracing humanity's evolving understanding of the cosmos from ancient Greece through the scientific revolution. This seminal work chronicles the often-unconscious leaps and missteps made by pivotal figures like Copernicus, Kepler, and Galileo, illustrating how intuition and error frequently guided their groundbreaking discoveries. Koestler uncovers the complex interplay of philosophy, religion, and scientific inquiry that shaped our perception of the universe. The narrative maintains an academic yet accessible tone, offering profound insights into the human quest for knowledge and the often-irrational paths to scientific truth.