The history and philosophy of astrobiology
Subtitle: perspectives on extraterrestrial life and the human mind
By: edited by David Dunér [and three others]
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Language: eng
Number of pages: 280
ISBN-13: 9781443850353
Subjects: Exobiology; History; Philosophy
Description: Human beings have wondered about the stars since the dawn of the species. Does life exist out there - intelligent life, even - or are we alone? The quest for life in the universe touches on fundamental hopes and fears. It touches on the essence of what it means to formulate a theory, grasp a concept, and have an imagination. This book traces the history of the science of this area and the development of new schools in philosophy.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.