Publisher's Synopsis
Cosmogonies Of Our Fathers: Some Theories Of The Seventeenth And The Eighteenth Centuries is a book written by Katharine Brownell Collier. The book delves into the theories of cosmogony, or the study of the origin and evolution of the universe, that were prevalent in the 17th and 18th centuries. It explores the works of various philosophers, scientists, and theologians of the time, including Isaac Newton, John Locke, and Thomas Burnet, among others. The book examines the different theories that were proposed by these thinkers and how they influenced the scientific and philosophical discourse of the time. It also discusses the religious implications of these theories and how they were received by the church. Cosmogonies Of Our Fathers provides a comprehensive overview of the cosmogonic theories of the 17th and 18th centuries and their impact on the intellectual landscape of the time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
