An Introduction to the Topic ‘Copernicus and Astrology’. A Commentary on the Theses of Robert S. Westman
An Introduction to the Topic ‘Copernicus and Astrology’. A Commentary on the Theses of Robert S. Westman
Author(s): Michał KokowskiSubject(s): History, Philosophy, Special Branches of Philosophy, History of ideas, Modern Age, Philosophy of Science, 16th Century
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego
Keywords: Copernicus; science of stars; astrology; astronomy; terms and their different meanings; R.S. Westman
Summary/Abstract: This article is an introduction to the subject of Copernicus and astrology. It presents an overview of a set of facts and positions of researchers exploring the relevant ideas of Copernicus, as well as the author’s own perspective. A key role is played by a critique of R.S. Westman’s theses.
Journal: Studia Historiae Scientiarum
- Issue Year: 2024
- Issue No: 23
- Page Range: 155-228
- Page Count: 74
- Language: English
