Kepler's new star (1604) context and controversy / edited by Patrick J. Boner.

Other author Boner, Patrick.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoLeiden ; Boston : Brill, [2021]
Descriptionxii, 296 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm.
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SeriesMedieval and early modern philosophy and science, 2468-6808 ; volume 31
Abstract "The supernova of 1604 marks a major turning point in the cosmological crisis of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Capturing the eyes and imagination of Europe, it ignited an explosion of ideas that forever changed the face of science. Variously interpreted as a comet or star, the new luminary brought together a broad network of scholars who debated the nature of the novelty and its origins in the universe. At the heart of the interdisciplinary discourse was Johannes Kepler, whose book On the New Star (1606) assessed the many disputes of the day. Beginning with several studies about Kepler's book, the authors of the present volume explore the place of Kepler and the 'new star' in early modern culture and religion, and how contemporary debate shaped the course of science down to the present day. Contributors are: (1) Dario Tessicini, (2) Christopher M. Graney, (3) Javier Luna, (4) Patrick J. Boner, (5) Jonathan Regier, (6) Aviva Rothman, (7) Miguel Á. Granada, (8) Pietro Daniel Omodeo, (9) Matteo Cosci, and (10) William P. Blair"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
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LCCN 2020042170
ISBN9789004431638 (hardback)
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