Jorden och solsystemet

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bohlin, Karl, 1860-1939

Language:

Swedish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Jorden och solsystemet: Några blad ur historien om vetenskapens strider" by Karl Bohlin is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the development of astronomical theories from ancient times through the contributions of key figures such as Copernicus, Galileo, Kepler, and Newton. Bohlin discusses the historical struggle between evolving scientific thought and established religious beliefs regarding the nature of the universe. At the start of the book, the author introduces the modern understanding of the Earth's motion and its place in the solar system, contrasting it with earlier beliefs. He outlines the historical context of astronomical ideas, beginning with ancient Greek thought and moving through significant developments, including the Ptolemaic system's complexities and the revolutionary ideas of Copernicus. The opening portion sets the stage for studying the conflicts arising from scientific discoveries, particularly those that challenged entrenched dogmas, highlighting the continuing interplay between science and religion throughout history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Tor Martin Kristiansen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 57.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2016-09-25