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The dimming of starlight : the philosophy of space exploration /

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"Galileo and Kepler thought that space travel would be a most exciting adventure. Social, ideological, and scientific critics have challenged their notion. The purpose of this book is to justify Galileo and Kepler's enthusiasm with philosophical and scientific arguments. It will argue that...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Munévar, Gonzalo (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press, [2023]
Subjects:
Outer space > Exploration.
Espace extra-atmosphérique > Exploration.
Physics.
SCIENCE.
Philosophy & Social Aspects.
Exploration of outer space
Outer space
Transport technology & trades.
Transport.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Cover
  • The Dimming of Starlight
  • Copyright
  • Dedication
  • Contents
  • Foreword by Konrad Szocik
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • 1. Why Philosophy?
  • 2. The Standard Case For and Against Space Exploration
  • 3. The Philosophy of Exploration
  • 4. Comparative Planetology and Serendipity
  • 5. Cosmology and Fundamental Physics
  • 6. Space Biology
  • 7. Humankind in Outer Space
  • 8. The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence
  • 9. Space Technology and War
  • 10. Survival and Wisdom
  • Index