Of the Plurality of Worlds: A facsimile of the first edition of 1853; plus previously unpublished material excised by the author just before the book went to press; and Whewell's dialogue rebutting his critics, reprinted from th - William Whewell - Books - The University of Chicago Press - 9780226894362 - September 15, 2001
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Of the Plurality of Worlds: A facsimile of the first edition of 1853; plus previously unpublished material excised by the author just before the book went to press; and Whewell's dialogue rebutting his critics, reprinted from th Facsim. of 1853 edition


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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.


408 pages, 1 halftone

Media Books     Paperback Book   (Book with soft cover and glued back)
Released September 15, 2001
ISBN13 9780226894362
Publishers The University of Chicago Press
Pages 408
Dimensions 144 × 213 × 29 mm   ·   592 g
Editor Ruse, Michael

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