Complex Itinerary of Leibniz’s Planetary Theory

Physical Convictions, Metaphysical Principles and Keplerian Inspiration

AvPaolo Bussotti

Inbunden, Engelska, 2015

Del i serien Science Networks. Historical Studies

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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.

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Utgivningsdatum:2015-11-06
Mått:155 x 235 x 17 mm
Vikt:471 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Science Networks. Historical Studies
Antal sidor:188
Upplaga:15001
Förlag:Birkhauser Verlag AG
ISBN:9783319212357

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Paolo Bussotti's research includes history of mathematics, physics and astronomy; philosophy of mathematics; mathematics education and history of technology. He is the author of numerous scientific publications, among them books on the history of number theory and history of geometry as well as articles that appeared in important journals (Studies in History and Philosophy of Science; Rendiconti Lincei: Matematica e Applicazioni).He received the Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship from the Ludwig Maximilians University (Munich) and from the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Science (Berlin).

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"Bussotti has made a determined effort to convey its technical content in both the published and unpublished sources. His book will be a standard source for understanding ethereal physics and the reception of Newton's dynamics at the end of the seventeenth century. The fascination of the material is evident in the detailed exposition provided by the author. The book also breaks welcome new ground in documenting the influence of Kepler on Leibniz." (Craig G. Fraser, Mathematical Reviews, May, 2016)

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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.