The Sleepwalkers: a history of man's changing vision of the universe (Pelican) by Arthur Koestler

An extraordinary history of humanity's changing vision of the universe. In this masterly synthesis, Arthur Koestler cuts through the sterile distinction between 'sciences' and 'humanities' to bring to life the whole history of cosmology from the Babylonians to Newton. He shows how the tragic split between science and religion arose and how, in particular, the modern world-view replaced the medieval world-view in the scientific revolution of the seventeenth century. He also provides vivid and judicious pen-portraits of a string of great scientists and makes clear the role that political bias and unconscious prejudice played in their creativity. This 1970 Penguin Books Ltd Paperback is in fair condition. Book isn't in great shape - the spine is curved, the cover is worn and the pages are tanned. The binding remains intact and the book remains readable.

ISBN: 9780140209723 SKU: 1570011 This image is of the actual book.

Location: Science