--- product_id: 62758079 title: "The Beginnings of Western Science: The European Scientific Tradition in Philosophical, Religious, and Institutional Context, Prehistory to A.D. 1450, Second Edition" price: "VT17934" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/62758079-the-beginnings-of-western-science-the-european-scientific-tradition-in store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # The Beginnings of Western Science: The European Scientific Tradition in Philosophical, Religious, and Institutional Context, Prehistory to A.D. 1450, Second Edition **Price:** VT17934 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Beginnings of Western Science: The European Scientific Tradition in Philosophical, Religious, and Institutional Context, Prehistory to A.D. 1450, Second Edition - **How much does it cost?** VT17934 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/62758079-the-beginnings-of-western-science-the-european-scientific-tradition-in) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Buy The Beginnings of Western Science: The European Scientific Tradition in Philosophical, Religious, and Institutional Context, Prehistory to A.D. 1450, Second Edition 2 by Lindberg, David C. (ISBN: 9780226482057) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Review: Excellent guide to the history of western science - This is a very good guide to western scientific thought up to 1450. The chapters on ancient Greece and the European Middle Ages are very good and give a lot of detailed information about developments during those times. There is however only one Chapter on Arab science, which I felt was not enough. The book does debunk the myth that there was no progress during the Middle Ages, though. All in all, this book can be recommended. Review: Lindberg does an excellent job of tracing the history of the sciences (broadly construed) from prehistory to the late Middle Ages. He covers, physics, optics, medicine, biology, chemistry (in the form of alchemy), astronomy, and astrology with very good contextualization of the knowledge. You learn why smart people in the past would think that astrology makes sense. The author is very careful about explaining why medieval "scientists" thought as they did, and I find this method much more illuminating than comparing against modern ideas directly (although understanding them from the lens of modernity can be useful). I found the writing quite good and witty with plenty of authorial style shining through. If you want to know the history of science until the Scientific Revolution beginning in the 1600s (the title says to 1450), then this is a great book to introduce you to all relevant aspects of philosophy. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 698,346 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 1,438 in History of Science (Books) 28,507 in Scientific, Technical & Medical 30,919 in Biological Sciences (Books) | | Customer reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (138) | | Dimensions | 3.18 x 15.24 x 22.86 cm | | Edition | 2nd | | ISBN-10 | 0226482057 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0226482057 | | Item weight | 1.05 kg | | Language | English | | Print length | 488 pages | | Publication date | 1 April 2008 | | Publisher | University of Chicago Press | ## Images ![The Beginnings of Western Science: The European Scientific Tradition in Philosophical, Religious, and Institutional Context, Prehistory to A.D. 1450, Second Edition - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61UaItd9RoL.jpg) ![The Beginnings of Western Science: The European Scientific Tradition in Philosophical, Religious, and Institutional Context, Prehistory to A.D. 1450, Second Edition - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61A4q+r5VYL.jpg) ![The Beginnings of Western Science: The European Scientific Tradition in Philosophical, Religious, and Institutional Context, Prehistory to A.D. 1450, Second Edition - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31D8Zkn1NbL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent guide to the history of western science *by L***R on 29 April 2012* This is a very good guide to western scientific thought up to 1450. The chapters on ancient Greece and the European Middle Ages are very good and give a lot of detailed information about developments during those times. There is however only one Chapter on Arab science, which I felt was not enough. The book does debunk the myth that there was no progress during the Middle Ages, though. All in all, this book can be recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by K***. on 29 October 2017* Lindberg does an excellent job of tracing the history of the sciences (broadly construed) from prehistory to the late Middle Ages. He covers, physics, optics, medicine, biology, chemistry (in the form of alchemy), astronomy, and astrology with very good contextualization of the knowledge. You learn why smart people in the past would think that astrology makes sense. The author is very careful about explaining why medieval "scientists" thought as they did, and I find this method much more illuminating than comparing against modern ideas directly (although understanding them from the lens of modernity can be useful). I found the writing quite good and witty with plenty of authorial style shining through. If you want to know the history of science until the Scientific Revolution beginning in the 1600s (the title says to 1450), then this is a great book to introduce you to all relevant aspects of philosophy. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by N***T on 15 November 2012* Das Buch ist eine sehr gute Ideengeschichte zur Entstehung abendlaendischer Wissenschaft, wie es mir in der deutschsprachigen Literatur selten begegnete. Mit Kindle sind englischsprachige Buecher leichter zu deutsche Leser zu lesen. Das ist fuer mich der Hauptvorteil von Kindle. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/62758079-the-beginnings-of-western-science-the-european-scientific-tradition-in](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/62758079-the-beginnings-of-western-science-the-european-scientific-tradition-in) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-08*