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The Gradual Acceptance of the Copernican Theory of the Universe

The Gradual Acceptance of the Copernican Theory of the Universe

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"The Gradual Acceptance of the Copernican Theory of the Universe" by Dorothy Stimson is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Deep Sky & Solar System. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

This study does not belong in the field of astronomy, but in that of the history of thought; for it is an endeavor to trace the changes in people's beliefs and conceptions in regard to the universe as these were wrought by the dissolution of superstition resulting from the scientific and rationalist movements. The opening chapter is intended to do no more than to review briefly the astronomical theories up to the age of Copernicus, in order to provide a background for the better comprehension of the work of Copernicus and its effects.

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Best For: Readers interested in the historical development of astronomical ideas and the impact of scientific thought on religious and cultural beliefs.
Focus: Tracing the shift in human understanding of the universe from superstition to scientific rationalism, centered on the acceptance of the Copernican theory.
Covers: Historical astronomical theories up to Copernicus, changes in beliefs about the universe, and the influence of scientific and rationalist movements on these changes.
Why It Matters: It highlights how scientific discoveries can transform cultural and religious conceptions, illustrating the evolution of human thought regarding the cosmos.

"The Gradual Acceptance of the Copernican Theory of the Universe" by Dorothy Stimson is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Deep Sky & Solar System. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Topic: Deep Sky & Solar System

Author: Dorothy Stimson

Who this is for:

  • Astronomy students
  • Researchers and advanced hobbyists
  • Readers exploring space science topics

Why this book matters: It matters because it helps readers build a stronger understanding of astronomy concepts, observations, and scientific ideas related to space.

This study does not belong in the field of astronomy, but in that of the history of thought; for it is an endeavor to trace the changes in people's beliefs and conceptions in regard to the universe as these were wrought by the dissolution of superstition resulting from the scientific and rationalist movements. The opening chapter is intended to do no more than to review briefly the astronomical theories up to the age of Copernicus, in order to provide a background for the better comprehension of the work of Copernicus and its effects.

AuthorDorothy Stimson
PublisherCreateSpace
Published2015-06-30
ISBN-139781514769256
BindingPaperback
Pages130
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsLiterary Collections | General ; Religion | Christianity | General ; History | General ; Science | Space Science | Cosmology ; Science | Essays ; Science | Space Science | Astronomy
TopicDeep Sky & Solar System

Format: Paperback

Length: 130 pages

Language: English

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