A History Of Science, Technology, And Philosophy In The Sixteenth And Seventeenth Centuries (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258479084)

""A History of Science, Technology, and Philosophy in the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries"" is a comprehensive account of the major developments and breakthroughs in science, technology, and philosophy during the 16th and 17th centuries. The book is written by Abraham Wolf, a renowned historian of science, and covers a wide range of topics, including astronomy, physics, mathematics, medicine, and philosophy.The book begins with an overview of the intellectual and cultural climate of the Renaissance, which set the stage for the scientific and philosophical revolutions that followed. Wolf then delves into the key figures and discoveries of the period, including Copernicus, Galileo, Kepler, Newton, and Descartes, among others.Throughout the book, Wolf explores the interconnections between science, technology, and philosophy, highlighting how each field influenced and was influenced by the others. He also examines the social and political contexts in which these developments took place, shedding light on the broader cultural and historical significance of these advancements.Overall, ""A History of Science, Technology, and Philosophy in the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of science, philosophy, or intellectual history more broadly. It offers a nuanced and detailed account of one of the most important periods in the history of human thought and innovation.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.

Author: Abraham Wolf, Friedrich Dannemann, A. Armitage
ISBN-10: 1258479087
ISBN-13: 9781258479084
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 09/15/2012
Pages: 788
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.67lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.63d