The gradual acceptance of the Copernican theory of the universe by Dorothy Stimson
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"The Gradual Acceptance of the Copernican Theory of the Universe" by Dorothy Stimson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the transition of astronomical thought from the geocentric model to the heliocentric model proposed by Copernicus, detailing the cultural, scientific, and religious challenges faced during this transformative period. It aims to trace the evolution of beliefs and understandings regarding the cosmos, highlighting the conflicts between emerging
scientific evidence and established doctrines. At the start of the work, Stimson sets the stage for her exploration by emphasizing that the study is rooted in the history of thought rather than astronomy itself. The opening chapter provides a brief overview of the antecedents to Copernican thought, discussing early theories about the universe from ancient civilizations up to 1400 A.D. It touches on the intellectual processes by which humans attempted to understand celestial phenomena, outlining the philosophical and observational limitations of past thinkers. The initial discussion lays a foundation for later chapters that will delve into the life of Copernicus, the impact of his ideas, and the gradual acceptance and subsequent opposition to the heliocentric model in society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Stimson, Dorothy, 1890-1988 |
|---|---|
| Title | The gradual acceptance of the Copernican theory of the universe |
| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Lybarger, Linda Cantoni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries, www.archive.org/details/gradualacceptan00stim) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QB: Science: Astronomy |
| Subject | Astronomy -- History |
| Subject | Solar system |
| Subject | Copernicus, Nicolaus, 1473-1543 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35744 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 996 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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