Astronomy and Civilization in the New Enlightenment: Passions of the Skies

by Anna-Teresa Tymieniecka

Book Overview

This volume represents the first which interfaces with astronomy as the fulcrum of the sciences. It gives full expression to the human passion for the skies. Advancing human civilization has unfolded and matured this passion into the comprehensive science of astronomy. Advancing science's quest for the first principles of existence meets the ontopoietic generative logos of life, the focal point of the New Enlightenment. It presents numerous perspectives...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 940073431X
• ISBN13: 9789400734319
• Release Date: January 2013
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 315 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"