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Record Nr.

UNINA9910300249903321

Autore

Bussotti Paolo

Titolo

The Complex Itinerary of Leibniz’s Planetary Theory : Physical Convictions, Metaphysical Principles and Keplerian Inspiration / / by Paolo Bussotti

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Birkhäuser, , 2015

ISBN

3-319-21236-2

Edizione

[1st ed. 2015.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (194 p.)

Collana

Science Networks. Historical Studies, , 1421-6329 ; ; 52

Disciplina

520.940902

Soggetti

Mathematics

History

Physics

History of Mathematical Sciences

History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

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.

Sommario/riassunto

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. .