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Complex itinerary of Leibniz's planetary theory : physical convictions, metaphysical principles and keplerian inspiration
- Title
- Complex itinerary of Leibniz's planetary theory : physical convictions, metaphysical principles and keplerian inspiration / Paolo Bussotti.
- Author
- Bussotti, Paolo
- Publication
- Cham : Birkhäuser, 2015.
- ©2015
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- Description
- x, 188 pages : illustrations; 24 cm
- Summary
- This book presents new insights into Leibniz's research on planetary theory and his system of pre-established harmony. Although some aspects of this theory have been explored in the literature, others are less well known. In particular, the book offers new contributions on the connection between the planetary theory and the theory of gravitation. It also provides an in-depth discussion of Kepler's influence on Leibniz's planetary theory and, more generally, on Leibniz's concept of pre-established harmony. Three initial chapters presenting the mathematical and physical details of Leibniz's works provide a frame of reference. The book then goes on to discuss research on Leibniz's conception of gravity and the connection between Leibniz and Kepler.
- Series Statement
- Science networks historical studies ; volume 52
- Uniform Title
- Science networks historical studies ; v. 52.
- Subject
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Contents
- Foreword -- 1.An Introduction: The Historical-Conceptual Reference Frame -- 2.Description of the most Important Elements of Leibniz's Planetary Theory -- 3.An Interlude: Leibniz's Concept of Inertia -- 4.The Final Version of Leibniz's Planetary Theory -- 5.Gravity and Cosmology -- 6.Kepler's Influence on Leibniz's Planetary Theory, Physics and Philosophy -- 7.Conclusions -- References.
- Call Number
- JFE 16-9073
- ISBN
- 3319212354
- 9783319212357
- OCLC
- 910979853
- Author
- Bussotti, Paolo, author.
- Title
- Complex itinerary of Leibniz's planetary theory : physical convictions, metaphysical principles and keplerian inspiration / Paolo Bussotti.
- Publisher
- Cham : Birkhäuser, 2015.
- Copyright Date
- ©2015
- Type of Content
- text
- Type of Medium
- unmediated
- Type of Carrier
- volume
- Series
- Science networks historical studies ; volume 52Science networks historical studies ; v. 52.
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Other Form:
- Online edition: Bussotti, Paolo. Complex itinerary of Leibniz's planetary theory. Cham : Birkhäuser, 2015 9783319212364 (OCoLC)927404625
- Research Call Number
- JFE 16-9073