Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Gassendi, Pierre" to "Geocentric" Volume 11, Slice 5

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Gassendi, Pierre" to "Geocentric" is a compilation of informational entries from the early 1900s, spanning diverse subjects like notable people, scientific ideas, and varied subjects from fields like philosophy, science, and geography. The collection gives special attention to Pierre Gassendi who was an important philosopher, scientist, and mathematician. The details of Pierre Gassendi's life shows his humble beginnings in Provence and how he challenged long-standing Aristotelian ideas by embracing the empirical methods of modern science. The collection illustrates Gassendi's career, including his noteworthy publications, exchanges with figures like Descartes, and contributions to the philosophical dialogues of his time, related to Epicureanism and empirical study.