
In a warm, conversational voice the writer addresses a close friend, recalling midnight discussions that sparked a series of reflections on the deepest questions of existence. He maps the long arc of human thought, from the crude mythologies of ancient peoples to the more precise language that modern science and philosophy have forged, showing how each step has reshaped our view of the “unseen world” that surrounds us.
The essays that follow weave a thoughtful critique of the supposed clash between science and religion, arguing that the real conflict has been between outdated and newer scientific models rather than between faith and fact. Interlaced with a scholarly comparison of two Dante translations, the work balances historical insight with clear, approachable prose, inviting listeners to ponder how our ideas evolve while still revering the quest for deeper meaning.
Language
en
Duration
~10 hours (581K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Charles Keller, and David Widger
Release date
1998-10-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1842–1901
A Harvard-trained writer who helped make big scientific and historical ideas readable for everyday Americans, he brought evolution, philosophy, and early American history to a wide audience. His books blend wide learning with a gift for clear, lively storytelling.
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