Of the Plurality of Worlds - A facsimile of the first edition of 1853; plus previously unpublished material excised by the author just before the book went to press; and Whewell's dialogue rebutting his critics, reprinted from th

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Summary

When first published in 1853, William Whewell's book caused a bitter debate in Victorian England on science and religion. The book, presented in this text with Whewell's response to his critics, argues that no life can exist on any other planet because of the implications to religion.

Product details

• Authors: William Whewell
• Assisted by: Michael Ruse (Editor), Ruse Michael (Editor), Michael Ruse (Translation)
• Publisher: University Presses
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.09.2001
• EAN: 9780226894362
• ISBN: 978-0-226-89436-2
• No. of pages: 408
• Dimensions: 14 mm x 21 mm x 3 mm
• Weight: 595 g
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); PHILOSOPHY / Religious, SCIENCE / Philosophy & Social Aspects, RELIGION / Philosophy, Philosophy of Science, NATURE / Sky Observation, Philosophy of religion, Popular astronomy & space, Popular astronomy and space