Matjaz Vesel: 1 book
Copernicus: Platonist Astronomer-Philosopher
Cosmic Order, the Movement of the Earth, and the Scientific Revolution
Language: English
Release Date: May 13, 2014
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...
