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The Extraterrestrial Life Debate, 1750-1900

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This is the first detailed, scholarly study in English of the astronomical, philosophical, and religious ideas that developed between 1750 and 1900 regarding the existence of intelligent extraterrestrial life. The author examines the roles of prominent figures such as Kant, Herschel, Paine, and Lowell in the issue. 16 illustrations.

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This Dover edition is an unabridged, slightly corrected republication of the work originally published by Cambridge University Press in 1986. Crowe (philosophy of science, U. of Notre Dame) considers the testimony of astronomers such as Herschel, Bode, Lalande, and Flammarion; French philosophes Rousseau and Voltaire; American patriot Thomas Paine; Scots churchman Thomas Chalmers; and a host of other scientists, philosophers, and religious leaders. The book ends with the 19th-century controversy over canals on Mars.
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Detailed, scholarly study examines the ideas that developed between 1750 and 1900 regarding the existence of intelligent extraterrestrial life, including those of  Kant, Herschel, Voltaire, Lowell, many others. 16 illustrations.

Synopsis:

Detailed, scholarly study examines the ideas that developed between 1750 and 1900 regarding the existence of intelligent extraterrestrial life, including those of Kant, Herschel, Voltaire, Lowell, many others. 16 illustrations.

Synopsis:

This is the first detailed, scholarly study in English of the astronomical, philosophical, and religious ideas that developed between 1750 and 1900 regarding the existence of intelligent extraterrestrial life. The author examines the roles of prominent figures such as Kant, Herschel, Paine, and Lowell in the issue. 16 illustrations.

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ISBN:
9780486406756
Author:
Crowe, Michael J.
Publisher:
Dover Publications
Location:
Mineola, N.Y.
Subject:
General science
Subject:
History
Subject:
Evolution
Subject:
Microbiology
Subject:
Life on other planets
Subject:
Plurality of worlds
Subject:
UFOs & Extraterrestrials
Subject:
Life Sciences - Evolution
Subject:
General Science
Subject:
Astronomy
Subject:
Extraterrestrial Life Debate
Subject:
Sir William Herschel
Edition Number:
1
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Series Volume:
82
Publication Date:
20111208
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
720
Dimensions:
8.5 x 5.38 in 1.64 lb
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Detailed, scholarly study examines the ideas that developed between 1750 and 1900 regarding the existence of intelligent extraterrestrial life, including those of  Kant, Herschel, Voltaire, Lowell, many others. 16 illustrations.
"Synopsis" by , Detailed, scholarly study examines the ideas that developed between 1750 and 1900 regarding the existence of intelligent extraterrestrial life, including those of Kant, Herschel, Voltaire, Lowell, many others. 16 illustrations.
"Synopsis" by , This is the first detailed, scholarly study in English of the astronomical, philosophical, and religious ideas that developed between 1750 and 1900 regarding the existence of intelligent extraterrestrial life. The author examines the roles of prominent figures such as Kant, Herschel, Paine, and Lowell in the issue. 16 illustrations.
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