Copernicus: Platonist Astronomer-Philosopher

Cosmic Order, the Movement of the Earth, and the Scientific Revolution

Nonfiction, History, Reference, Historiography, European General, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy
Cover of the book Copernicus: Platonist Astronomer-Philosopher by Matjaz Vesel, Peter Lang
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Matjaz Vesel ISBN: 9783653996302
Publisher: Peter Lang Publication: May 13, 2014
Imprint: Peter Lang GmbH, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften Language: English
Author: Matjaz Vesel
ISBN: 9783653996302
Publisher: Peter Lang
Publication: May 13, 2014
Imprint: Peter Lang GmbH, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften
Language: English

In 1543, Copernicus publicly defended geokinetic and heliocentric universe. This book examines why and how he became a Copernican and what his affirmation of heliocentrism means in the context of the Scientific Revolution. Close reading of Copernicus’ texts and examination of his sociocultural context reveals his commitment to the Platonist program of True Astronomy, which is to discover the well-proportioned, harmonious universe, hidden beyond visible appearances, but accessible through mathematical reasoning. The principal goal of the work is to show that the hypothesis of Copernicus’ Platonism brings unity and internal coherence to his project and provides historical background of his contributions to the Scientific Revolution.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

In 1543, Copernicus publicly defended geokinetic and heliocentric universe. This book examines why and how he became a Copernican and what his affirmation of heliocentrism means in the context of the Scientific Revolution. Close reading of Copernicus’ texts and examination of his sociocultural context reveals his commitment to the Platonist program of True Astronomy, which is to discover the well-proportioned, harmonious universe, hidden beyond visible appearances, but accessible through mathematical reasoning. The principal goal of the work is to show that the hypothesis of Copernicus’ Platonism brings unity and internal coherence to his project and provides historical background of his contributions to the Scientific Revolution.

More books from Peter Lang

Cover of the book Teacher Educators Rethink Self-Assessment in Higher Education by Matjaz Vesel
Cover of the book Akten des XIII. Internationalen Germanistenkongresses Shanghai 2015 - Germanistik zwischen Tradition und Innovation by Matjaz Vesel
Cover of the book Digitales Testament und digitaler Nachlass by Matjaz Vesel
Cover of the book Die Sicherung der Abfindung beim Ausscheiden aus der GmbH by Matjaz Vesel
Cover of the book Relational Ministry by Matjaz Vesel
Cover of the book Die steuerliche Behandlung von Windenergieanlagen by Matjaz Vesel
Cover of the book Shareholder Activism by Matjaz Vesel
Cover of the book Saint Antoine le Grand dans lOrient chrétien by Matjaz Vesel
Cover of the book Pflege im Hospital by Matjaz Vesel
Cover of the book Entrepreneuriat et innovation by Matjaz Vesel
Cover of the book Studien zur «buergerlichen Literatur» um die Wende vom 16. zum 17. Jahrhundert by Matjaz Vesel
Cover of the book Good Video Games and Good Learning by Matjaz Vesel
Cover of the book Leadership by Matjaz Vesel
Cover of the book Das kommunale Marktwesen by Matjaz Vesel
Cover of the book The Religious Experience in the Book of Psalms by Matjaz Vesel
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy