In this groundbreaking work of nineteenth-century science, Whewell argues for the existence of other inhabited worlds beyond our own. Drawing on a wide range of astronomical observations and philosophical arguments, he makes a persuasive case for the possibility of life on other planets. With its profound implications for our understanding of the universe and our place within it, this essay remains a landmark in the history of astronomy and cosmology.

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