A VOYAGE TO THE WORLD OF CARTESIUS (AKA DESCARTES) (1690) – By Gabriel Daniel. This book dealt with a journey to the moon, the planets and ultimately to the “space beyond the universe”. The author’s use of “space” in this sense is often cited as the oldest known use of the word regarding concepts of “outer space” and “space travel”.
If you enjoyed Monty Python’s Philosopher Drinking Song you should enjoy A Voyage to the World of Cartesius (Descartes). Daniel depicted himself on a search to contact the soul of the philosopher Rene Descartes. In keeping with Cartesian philosophy’s separation of mind and body Descartes was shown drifting through space, employing his philosophy to “correct” mistakes that were made by the Mad Genius Creator of the Universe. Continue reading
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