Science, fables and chimeras / edited by Laurence Roussillon-Constanty and Philippe Murillo.

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TextPublisher: Newcastle upon Tyne : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2013Description: 1 online resource (374 pages) : illustrationsContent type:

text

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computer

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9781443854443
1443854441

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Additional physical formats: Print version:: Science, Fables and Chimeras : Cultural Encounters.DDC classification:

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PR1309.S3 S35 2013eb

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Part A. The union of matrices -- part B. Holistic visions -- part C. Gemmation -- part D. Artistic voices.

Summary: The history of science provides numerous examples of the way in which imagination, religion and mythology have sometimes helped and sometimes hindered scientific progress. While established ideas and beliefs clearly held back the discoveries of Copernicus, Galileo and Darwin, the intuitive knowledge found in mythology, art and religion has often proved useful in indicating new ways in which to explore or represent new knowledge of the world. Stories, fables and images have contributed to draw ...

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part A. The union of matrices -- part B. Holistic visions -- part C. Gemmation -- part D. Artistic voices.

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The history of science provides numerous examples of the way in which imagination, religion and mythology have sometimes helped and sometimes hindered scientific progress. While established ideas and beliefs clearly held back the discoveries of Copernicus, Galileo and Darwin, the intuitive knowledge found in mythology, art and religion has often proved useful in indicating new ways in which to explore or represent new knowledge of the world. Stories, fables and images have contributed to draw ...

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