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Check for Availabilityout of stock. Click on the button below to search for this title in other formats.  The Extraterrestrial Life Debate, 1750-1900
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:This is the first detailed, scholarly study in English of the many varied astronomical, philosophical and religious ideas that developed between 1750 and 1900 regarding the existence of intelligent extraterrestrial life. The author examines the great extent to which prominent historical figures (Kant, Herschel, Paine, Lowell, etc.) engaged the issue, and demonstrates the powerful effect the question has had on Western intellectual life. 16 illus. Book News Annotation: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.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Synopsis:First detailed, scholarly study in English of the many ideas that developed between 1750 and 1900 regarding the existence of intelligent extraterrestrial life. Examines ideas of Kant, Herschel, Voltaire, Percival Lowell, many other scientists and thinkers. 16 illus. 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. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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