Copernicus: Platonist Astronomer-Philosopher
Cosmic Order, the Movement of the Earth, and the Scientific Revolution
Matjaz Vesel
ISBN: | 9783631642429 |
Publisher: | Peter Lang D |
Published: | 29 April, 2014 |
Format: | Illustrated |
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Copernicus: Platonist Astronomer-Philosopher
Cosmic Order, the Movement of the Earth, and the Scientific Revolution
Matjaz Vesel
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 mathema
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