Universe System Theory

Author: (French) Laplace Li Heng
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Publish Date: 2001-08-01
Features: Laplace's popular astronomical work Exposition du Système du Monde is not as theoretically profound and difficult to understand as Mécanique Céleste. It completely discards all mathematical formulas, presenting the content in an accessible and fluent manner, which was highly praised at the time. Exposition du Système du Monde promotes the famous nebular hypothesis of the solar system's formation, which was already mentioned by Immanuel Kant (1724-1804, German philosopher) in 1755. Therefore, it is commonly referred to as the "Kant-Laplace Nebular Hypothesis." This book is part of the "Century Series" collection. The author of this book was a renowned 18th-century French mathematician and astronomer. In this work, the author proposes the nebular theory of the solar system's origin, discusses the laws of celestial motion, and provides mathematical proofs. This book is a significant work in the history of astronomy and has had a profound impact on the development of science in the 19th century and beyond.