Symmes's Theory Of Concentric Spheres - Couverture souple

McBride, James Symmes John Cleves

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 937113710X ISBN 13 : 9789371137102

Editeur : Double 9 Books LLP, 2025

Synopsis

Symmes's theory of concentric spheres challenges dominant scientific doctrines by asserting that Earth is hollow and composed of multiple concentric, habitable layers. It positions this idea not as a fantastical speculation but as a serious scientific proposition deserving exploration. The work calls attention to the resistance of dominant paradigms and the historical tendency to dismiss disruptive ideas, citing past examples where controversial insights were initially rejected. It argues that the Earth s poles are open and that each internal sphere might sustain life, contradicting the established belief in a solid planetary structure. The text builds a case not only for the physical plausibility of this model but also for the intellectual openness required to examine it. This insistence on inquiry over dismissal situates the work within a broader critique of scientific conservatism. By appealing to curiosity, imagination, and the spirit of discovery, the authors invite readers to approach scientific boundaries with skepticism and courage, emphasizing the value of questioning accepted knowledge and pushing the limits of empirical thought.

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À propos de l'auteur

James McBride was born on November 2, 1788, in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, to George McBride and Mary Riddle McBride. He moved to Ohio and became a leading figure in Butler County, serving as Hamilton s first mayor and later as a state representative. He was also an amateur archaeologist and canal advocate. McBride supported and helped publish Symmes s Hollow Earth theory. He died on October 3, 1859, in Hamilton, Ohio. Captain John Cleves Symmes Jr. was born on November 5, 1780, in Sussex County, New Jersey, to Thomas Symmes and Mercy Harker Symmes. He began his career as an officer in the United States Army and later worked as a trader and lecturer. He is most recognized for advancing a distinctive version of the Hollow Earth theory in 1818, proposing that the planet is made up of concentric spheres and contains large openings at the poles leading into an inner world. This idea, though widely criticized, became a notable part of early speculative scientific discussion. Symmes spent much of his later life promoting this theory through lectures and published statements, emphasizing exploration and scientific curiosity. He died on May 28, 1829, in Hamilton, Ohio.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Double 9 Books LLP
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 937113710X
• ISBN 13: 9789371137102
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 84
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