The Age of Genius

"The Age of Genius" by A. C. Grayling explores a transformative period in European history when the collective understanding of the world shifted dramatically, spanning from mysticism and astrology to empirical science and rational inquiry. Through vivid descriptions of key events and figures from the early 17th century, the audiobook examines how ideas such as astronomy, physics, and philosophy evolved during this turbulent century. Narrated by Gordon Griffin, the book illuminates how these intellectual breakthroughs reshaped human thought, marking one of the most significant mental revolutions in history.