Many readers are familiar with the achievements of modern western science. Even though we don't know much about them, at least we have some feelings in the modern civilization shaped by these achievements. However, our understanding of early western science and medieval science is not only limited, but also has many misunderstandings. David, a famous professor of history of science? Lindbergh's The Origin of Western Science, as a book introducing the history of western science from 600 BC to AD 1450, brings us a detailed and prudent description. After reading this book, I believe readers will have more or even a new understanding of the tradition of western science.

David? The famous American professor Lindbergh 1999 won the Sutton Medal, the highest prize in the history of science. The Origin of Western Science, published by him in 1992, is a rare and excellent work on the history of science. It was once used by John F. Templeton Foundation Award for Outstanding Works in Theology and Natural Science. The Origin of Western Science explores the origin of western science in a comprehensive cultural background, showing the organic context of the history of science and the dynamic relationship between science and non-science. The language of this book is fluent and easy to understand. Its Chinese translation won the first prize of "Newton-Science World Cup Popular Science Book Award" in 200 1 year and was selected as one of the "Top Ten Popular Science Books". Many experts list it as a must-read for science books.