The Firmament of Time

The Firmament of Time
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Publisher : Library of America
Total Pages : 164
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ISBN-10 : 9781598535440
ISBN-13 : 1598535447
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Book Synopsis The Firmament of Time by : Loren Eiseley

Download or read book The Firmament of Time written by Loren Eiseley and published by Library of America. This book was released on 2016-11-15 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lyrical and meditative tour de force that traces the evolution of man and science, including the rise of scientific inquiry In The Firmament of Time—nominated for a National Book Award—Loren Eiseley offers a series of brilliant, provocative excursions through the history of science. A paleontologist with the soul and skill of a poet, he reflects on the many ways in which the quest for knowledge has been shaped by the changing cultures in which it emerged and developed. Examining the role of metaphor in scientific thought, anticipations of scientific discoveries in the works of poets and novelists, and the “unconscious conformity” of scientific theory to prevailing orthodoxies, he argues for the ongoing relevance of dreams, the imagination, and the irrational to scientific progress.


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