Kant's Cosmogony: As In His Essay On The Retardation Of The Rotation Of The Earth And His Natural History And Theory Of The Heavens (190

by William Hastie, Immanuel Kant, Kant Immanuel

Book Overview

Kant's Cosmogony is a book that focuses on the cosmological theories and ideas of philosopher Immanuel Kant. The book specifically examines Kant's essay on the retardation of the rotation of the Earth, as well as his natural history and theory of the heavens. Through these works, Kant attempts to explain the origins and workings of the universe, including the formation of planets and stars, the laws of gravity, and the evolution of life on Earth. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of Kant's cosmological theories, exploring their philosophical and scientific implications and their relevance to contemporary debates in astronomy and astrophysics. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science, philosophy, and cosmology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164914189
• ISBN13: 9781164914181
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"