Why read The Firmament of Time?

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Loren Eiseley examines what we as a species have become in the late twentieth century. His illuminating and accessible discussion is a characteristically skillful and compelling synthesis of hard scientific theory, factual evidence, personal anecdotes, haunting reflection, and poetic prose.

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1 author picked The Firmament of Time as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Eric M. Schlegel

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I read practically everything anthropologist Dr. Eiseley wrote because he showed me that I did not have to be ‘robotic’ to enjoy science.

One of the best parts of the book involves a physicist and a turtle. I really enjoyed reading about ideas similar to those of Dr. Sagan but from an anthropologist’s view.

From Eric's list on The best books about our place in the universe, how we learn more, and do so without arrogance.