The complex itinerary of Leibniz's planetary theory : physical convictions, metaphysical principles and Keplerian inspiration /: physical convictions, metaphysical principles and Keplerian inspiration. (2015)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Paolo Bussotti.
• Authors: Bussotti, Paolo
• 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.
• Publisher Details: Cham : Birkhäuser
• Publication Date: 2015
• Copyright Date: 2015
• Extent: 1 online resource (x, 188 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 520.940902; Mathematics; Planetary theory -- History; Science, Renaissance; SCIENCE -- Astronomy; Planetary theory; Science, Renaissance; Science -- Physics; History of science; Mathematics -- History & Philosophy; History of mathematics; Electronic books; History
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319212364; 3319212362
• Related ISBNs: 9783319212357; 3319212354
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
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• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.