On the improvement of society by the diffusion of knowledge. The philosophy of a future state. The philosophy of religion. The Christian philosopher. On the mental illumination and moral improvement of mankind. v. 2. An essay on the sin and the evils of covetousness. Celestial scenery. The sideral heavens and other subjects connected with astronomy. The practical astronomer. The solar system. The atmosphere and atmospherical phenomena


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The Extraterrestrial Life Debate, 1750-1900


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Detailed, scholarly study examines the ideas that developed between 1750 and 1900 regarding the existence of intelligent extraterrestrial life, including those of Kant, Herschel, Voltaire, Lowell, many others. 16 illustrations.




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