The discovery of a world in the moone

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wilkins, John, 1614-1672

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Discovery of a World in the Moone" is a scientific discourse written in the early 17th century. The text posits the intriguing idea that there may be another habitable world within the Moon, challenging contemporary assumptions about the structure of the cosmos. It aims to investigate and present probable arguments suggesting that this notion, often dismissed as absurd, is worth serious consideration. The opening of this work lays the groundwork for an argument that encourages readers to approach the topic with an open mind, free from prevailing prejudices. The author offers a cautionary note about the informal nature of his treatise, which stems from a desire to stir curiosity about truths overlooked by mainstream thought. He references historical figures and philosophers who previously pondered the existence of other worlds, setting a reflective tone and hinting at a mix of skepticism and wonder regarding humanity's understanding of the universe. The author prepares to engage the reader in a philosophical journey, inviting them to explore various propositions about the Moon's potential for life and habitation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Louise Hope, Robert Shimmin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 55.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2006-08-23