The complex itinerary of Leibniz's planetary theory : physical convictions, metaphysical principles and Keplerian inspiration /

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Author / Creator:Bussotti, Paolo, author.
Imprint:Cham : Birkhäuser, 2015.
©2015
Description:1 online resource (x, 188 pages) : illustrations.
Language:English
Series:Science networks historical studies ; volume 52
Science networks historical studies ; v. 52.
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11096536
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ISBN:9783319212364
3319212362
9783319212357
3319212354
Digital file characteristics:text file PDF
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
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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. .
Other form:Print version: Bussotti, Paolo, Complex itinerary of Leibniz's planetary theory 3319212354
Standard no.:10.1007/978-3-319-21236-4