02248cam a22003013u 4500 37282 UtSlPG 20260610133841.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 AE Various Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Gassendi, Pierre" to "Geocentric" : Volume 11, Slice 5 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-08-31 Produced by Marius Masi, Don Kretz and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, 'Gassendi, Pierre' to 'Geocentric'" is an encyclopedic collection of articles written in the early 20th century. This volume focuses on a range of topics, encompassing historical figures, scientific concepts, and various entities from different fields such as philosophy, science, and geography. One notable entry is that on Pierre Gassendi, a significant figure in the fields of philosophy and science, which indicates the book's dedication to providing comprehensive knowledge across many disciplines. The opening portion details the life and contributions of Pierre Gassendi, a French philosopher, scientist, and mathematician active in the 17th century. It highlights his intellectual journey, beginning from humble beginnings in Provence, leading to his involvement in the study of Aristotelian philosophy, and eventually his challenge to established ideas as he embraced the empirical methods of modern science. The text outlines Gassendi's career, notable works, and engagements with contemporaries such as Descartes, alongside his contributions to the philosophical discourse of the time, particularly in relation to Epicureanism and the empirical study. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Encyclopedias and dictionaries https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37282 78122 78122