--- product_id: 556963578 title: "The Scientific Revolution" price: "€ 42.18" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/556963578-the-scientific-revolution store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Explores 1600s cultural roots of modern science Paperback for easy, on-the-go reading 256 pages of deep insight The Scientific Revolution **Price:** € 42.18 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📘 Rethink history, redefine science, and never miss the revolution. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Scientific Revolution - **How much does it cost?** € 42.18 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/556963578-the-scientific-revolution) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Perfectly Portable Paperback:** Take this thought-provoking classic anywhere—your next breakthrough is just a page away. - • **Compact Powerhouse of Insight:** 256 pages packed with unique perspectives that challenge conventional history. - • **A Must-Read for Thought Leaders:** Join the elite circle of readers who understand the deep roots of Western scientific thought. - • **Unlock the Origins of Modern Science:** Dive into the 1600s cultural and intellectual revolution that shaped today's scientific worldview. - • **Explore the Intersection of Science & Freedom:** Discover how individualism and religious thought fueled the birth of science. ## Overview Steven Shapin’s 'The Scientific Revolution' is a 256-page paperback that challenges traditional narratives by exploring the cultural, religious, and political forces in 1600s Europe that gave rise to modern science. This acclaimed book reveals how freedom, individualism, and the pursuit of abstract truth intertwined to shape Western scientific thought, making it essential reading for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of science’s origins. ## Description “There was no such thing as the Scientific Revolution, and this is a book about it.” With this provocative and apparently paradoxical claim, Steven Shapin begins his bold vibrant exploration of early modern science. In this classic of science history, Shapin takes into account the culture – the variety of beliefs, practices, and influences – that in the 1600s shaped the origins of the modern scientific worldview. Review: Great book with a lot of unique insight - I have studied science and the history of science for a long time. I taught experimental methodology at Emory University also. This book is a must-read for it's unique insights into the culture and mindset of the times when science arose and how it related to the politics of the era (revolutions, protestant reformation, and freedom etc.). I enjoyed how the author shows the relationship of religious ideas of the time to science -- they were reading the "other holy book" or "the book of nature" which was available for all to read. An especially interesting aspect of this book for me was that at the end of it he shows that practical ideas or purposes were not the motive for the research that was done, and that much of the best practical applications of the research which was done around the 16-1700's did not come into play until much later -- hundreds of years later in many instances. The abstract pursuit of truth about the world, the reading of "the other holy book" was the thing. (I emphasize this aspect of science in my own book also) The Textbook of the Universe: The Genetic Ascent to God . It also brings to light other important differences with other cultures -- such as why science never took off in asia before western ideas invaded over there. Oriental philosophy and thinking tends to be resolutely practical to the point that it could be considered a form of blindness for them. Their history of philosophy is filled with practical conundrums, not abstract theories of universal truths. They never had any individualistic freedom movements either. That difference is an extremely important insight into the western impetus to science. We did it naturally, and it was originally a fundamentally religious pursuit for us. The other main insight in this book is that our urges for freedom and individualism were bound up inextricably with our desire to read the "book of nature". This is the core of western thinking in general which gave rise to science. It defines us. I can think of no greater insight to the nature of western European thinking than this. Science, freedom, individualism, and our natural ideas of religion -- they go together. I have read no other book that illustrates and elucidates this supremely important point and foundation of science better than this one little book. It is small, but it is a powerhouse. Other than that, it is a great read, hard to put down. Highly recommended for anyone interested in the scientific revolution. Review: Five Stars - A must read for students of the scientific revolution ## Features - Language: english - Binding Type: paperback - Number of pages: 256 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 61 Reviews | ## Images ![The Scientific Revolution - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81noy39YqpL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book with a lot of unique insight *by S***R on 22 June 2010* I have studied science and the history of science for a long time. I taught experimental methodology at Emory University also. This book is a must-read for it's unique insights into the culture and mindset of the times when science arose and how it related to the politics of the era (revolutions, protestant reformation, and freedom etc.). I enjoyed how the author shows the relationship of religious ideas of the time to science -- they were reading the "other holy book" or "the book of nature" which was available for all to read. An especially interesting aspect of this book for me was that at the end of it he shows that practical ideas or purposes were not the motive for the research that was done, and that much of the best practical applications of the research which was done around the 16-1700's did not come into play until much later -- hundreds of years later in many instances. The abstract pursuit of truth about the world, the reading of "the other holy book" was the thing. (I emphasize this aspect of science in my own book also) The Textbook of the Universe: The Genetic Ascent to God . It also brings to light other important differences with other cultures -- such as why science never took off in asia before western ideas invaded over there. Oriental philosophy and thinking tends to be resolutely practical to the point that it could be considered a form of blindness for them. Their history of philosophy is filled with practical conundrums, not abstract theories of universal truths. They never had any individualistic freedom movements either. That difference is an extremely important insight into the western impetus to science. We did it naturally, and it was originally a fundamentally religious pursuit for us. The other main insight in this book is that our urges for freedom and individualism were bound up inextricably with our desire to read the "book of nature". This is the core of western thinking in general which gave rise to science. It defines us. I can think of no greater insight to the nature of western European thinking than this. Science, freedom, individualism, and our natural ideas of religion -- they go together. I have read no other book that illustrates and elucidates this supremely important point and foundation of science better than this one little book. It is small, but it is a powerhouse. Other than that, it is a great read, hard to put down. Highly recommended for anyone interested in the scientific revolution. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars *by F***I on 7 April 2015* A must read for students of the scientific revolution ### ⭐ Reso ancora in stand by *by M***O on 27 August 2015* ho avviato da più di dieci giorni la pratica di reso e nonostante fossi stato avvisato che il corriere sarebbe passato il 12 agosto, sono ancora in attesa di poter restituire l'articolo --- ## 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.at/products/556963578-the-scientific-revolution](https://www.desertcart.at/products/556963578-the-scientific-revolution) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-08-21*