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The Extraterrestrial Life Debate, 1750-1900

Year

2012

Language

ENGLISH

Publication Information

Dover Publications

Summary

This is the first detailed, scholarly study in English of the astronomical, philosophical, and religious ideas that developed between 1750 and 1900 regarding the existence of intelligent extraterrestrial life. The author examines the roles of prominent figures such as Kant, Herschel, Paine, and Lowell in the issue. 16 illustrations.

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