The Copernican Revolution: Planetary Astronomy In The Development Of Western Thought
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A landmark work in the history and philosophy of science, The Copernican Revolution: Planetary Astronomy in the Development of Western Thought chronicles the seismic shift in human understanding that occurred when Nicolaus Copernicus placed the Sun, rather than the Earth, at the centre of the universe. Thomas S. Kuhn — best known for his later masterwork The Structure of Scientific Revolutions — traces the evolution of astronomical thought from ancient cosmology through Ptolemaic geocentrism to the heliocentric breakthrough, illustrating how deeply cosmological beliefs were intertwined with philosophy, theology, and culture. Written with clarity and intellectual rigour, the work argues that the Copernican shift was not merely a technical correction but a profound transformation of Western thought itself. Kuhn presents this revolution as a template for understanding how scientific paradigms are born, contested, and ultimately overturned, making this essential reading for anyone interested in the history of ideas and the nature of scientific change.
Author: Thomas S. Kuhn
Format: Paperback
Genre: Astronomy
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A landmark work in the history and philosophy of science, The Copernican Revolution: Planetary Astronomy in the Development of Western Thought chronicles the seismic shift in human understanding that occurred when Nicolaus Copernicus placed the Sun, rather than the Earth, at the centre of the universe. Thomas S. Kuhn — best known for his later masterwork The Structure of Scientific Revolutions — traces the evolution of astronomical thought from ancient cosmology through Ptolemaic geocentrism to the heliocentric breakthrough, illustrating how deeply cosmological beliefs were intertwined with philosophy, theology, and culture. Written with clarity and intellectual rigour, the work argues that the Copernican shift was not merely a technical correction but a profound transformation of Western thought itself. Kuhn presents this revolution as a template for understanding how scientific paradigms are born, contested, and ultimately overturned, making this essential reading for anyone interested in the history of ideas and the nature of scientific change.