The Sleepwalkers A History of Man’s Changing Vision of the Universe
The Sleepwalkers: A History of Man’s Changing Vision of the Universe by Arthur Koestler is a comprehensive exploration of humanity’s evolving understanding of the cosmos. Published by Penguin Publishing Group on June 5, 1990, this reprint edition spans 624 pages and is presented in English. Koestler examines the historical trajectory of cosmology, tracing its development from ancient Babylonian perspectives to the revolutionary ideas of Newton, while addressing the complex interplay between science and religion.
Readers will find a detailed narrative that highlights significant figures in the history of science, emphasizing how political biases and unconscious prejudices influenced their contributions. The book delves into themes of science, space science, and philosophy, offering insights into how the modern worldview emerged from medieval thought during the scientific revolution of the seventeenth century. Through this synthesis, Koestler provides a rich context for understanding the philosophical and metaphysical implications of humanity’s quest to comprehend the universe.
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An extraordinary history of humanity’s changing vision of the universe. In this masterly synthesis, Arthur Koestler cuts through the sterile distinction between ‘sciences’ and ‘humanities’ to bring to life the whole history of cosmology from the Babylonians to Newton. He shows how the tragic split between science and religion arose and how, in particular, the modern world-view replaced the medieval world-view in the scientific revolution of the seventeenth century. He also provides vivid and judicious pen-portraits of a string of great scientists and makes clear the role that political bias and unconscious prejudice played in their creativity.
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