Principles Of Geology

EAN : 9791041985418
LYELL CHARLES
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EAN : 9791041985418

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  • EAN13 : 9791041985418
  • Réf. fournisseur : 334195
  • Date Parution : 12 févr. 2024
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  • Barème de remise : NS
  • Nombre de pages : 336
  • Format : H:220 mm L:170 mm E:23 mm
  • Poids : 587gr
  • Résumé : The text provides a comprehensive overview of the historical development of geological thought, tracing its origins from ancient Eastern and Egyptian philosophies to the more structured theories of Greek philosophers like Pythagoras and Aristotle. Early cosmogonies, such as those found in the Vedas and the Ordinances of Menu, introduced the concept of the world's cyclical destruction and renewal, a theme echoed in Egyptian and later Greek thought. These ancient doctrines often attributed geological changes to divine intervention or cyclical cosmic events, such as the Annus Magnus. The Greeks, particularly through the works of philosophers like Strabo and Aristotle, began to observe and theorize about natural processes like erosion, sedimentation, and volcanic activity, laying the groundwork for a more scientific approach to understanding the Earth's history. Strabo's insights into the role of earthquakes and volcanic activity in shaping the Earth's surface were particularly advanced for his time. The text also highlights the limitations of ancient geological thought, noting that while they recognized changes in the Earth's surface, they did not fully grasp the implications for the history of life on Earth. The work of later scholars, such as Pliny, continued to compile observations of natural phenomena, but it wasn't until much later that geology would emerge as a distinct scientific discipline, separate from cosmogony and mythology.
  • Biographie : Charles Lyell, 1ᵉʳ baronnet, est un géologue britannique qui a popularisé l'uniformitarisme.
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