| #4324187 in Books | 2014-04-29 | Original language:English | PDF # 1 | 8.30 x1.30 x5.90l,1.50 | File type: PDF | 451 pages|
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,...
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