Excerpt from Kant's Cosmogony: As in His Essay on the Retardation of the Rotation of the Earth and His Natural History and Theory of the Heavens; With Introduction, Appendices, and a Portrait of Thomas Wright of Durham
To. Suppose a reader thoroughly indifferent to Kant, is to suppose him thoroughly unintellectual. - DE quincey.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating realm of 18th-century cosmology, exploring the scientific theories and philosophical insights of a prominent thinker of the time. It sheds light on his groundbreaking work, "Universal Natural History and Theory of the Heavens," a treatise that dared to explain the origin and structure of the cosmos based on Newtonian principles. Published in 1755, the author's work remained largely unrecognized for nearly a century until prominent scientists of the 19th century, including the likes of Arago, Humboldt, and Helmholtz, brought it back into the limelight. The book delves into the historical context surrounding the author's ideas, comparing and contrasting them with those of renowned figures such as Descartes, Newton, and Laplace. The author's profound contributions to the understanding of celestial mechanics, including his theory on the retardation of the Earth's rotation due to tidal friction, are explored in detail. This book offers a captivating journey through the evolution of scientific thought, revealing how the author's early insights laid the groundwork for modern theories of cosmic evolution and the formation of planetary systems. By illuminating the interconnectedness of science and philosophy, the book underscores the enduring legacy of the author's ideas and their profound impact on our understanding of the universe. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781330337899_0
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