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Showing 1 to 20 of 43 for “"Astrology"”.
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Astrology and truth: a context in contemporary epistemology
… context to claims regarding the truth-status of astrology – specifically, horoscopic astrology. These truth-claims, and reasons for them, are sourced from advocates and critics of astrology and are taken from extant literature and interviews recorded for the thesis. The three major theories of …
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The psychologisation of natal astrology in the twentieth century
This thesis discusses the idea that natal astrology was psychologised in the twentieth century through an examination of ‘psychological astrology’. It is the first in-depth exploration of psychologisation in the English-speaking world through textual analysis of astrology books. It takes as a …
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Hellenistic astrology as a case study of 'cultural translation'
This dissertation approaches Hellenistic astrology as a case study for 'Cultural translation' in the Greco-Roman world. 'Cultural translation' denotes here the transition of ideas and knowledge from one culture to another, making them available in the recipient culture by the ‘translation’ in its …
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An examination of the impact of the Internet on modern Western astrology.
Astrology is a feature of modern culture. While the academic study of the culture of astrology is on the increase, virtually no scholarship exists on astrology and the Internet. However a large body of literature exists on the relationship between the Internet and religion, and this literature is …
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Rheticus' Heliocentric Providence : a study concerning the astrology, astronomy of the sixteenth century
Rheticus' engagement with Copernicus is discussed in the light of new documents. In particular it is shown that there were strong astrological motivations behind Rheticus' acceptance of the heliocentric theory.
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The influence of the theosophical movement on the revival of astrology in Great Britain and North America in the 20th century
… in the enrichment and popular revival of Western astrology in this century in Great Britain and North America, through an exploration of the philosophical and practical influences at work. In particular, we explore the extent to which the Theosophical teachings have affected the self-understanding …
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Gender and Astrology: A Study on Astrologer’s Ideas on Gender and How They Are Reflected in Their Interpretation of the Sun and the Moon
… the interpretation of the Sun and the Moon in astrology. It explores whether astrology expresses socially shared ideas on gender. Some astrologers claim that astrology is not gender-biased, but others believe it is. This study examines the perspectives of practising astrologers on gender …
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An Examination of the Cosmology and Medical Astrology of St. Hildegard of Bingen (CA. 1097 – †1179 CE)
In the heart of the twelfth century renaissance in the Latin west, the polymath, magistra, foundress and consecrated Benedictine virgin, St. Hildegard of Bingen, invites the superlative among all who encounter her and her vast and varied oeuvre. The twelfth century was a time of intellectual …
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Astrology in the Torah: a comparative study of astrological themes in the Hebrew Bible and Babylonian Talmund.
… and classical Rabbinic Judaism [Talmudic] to astrology and its various categories, assessing whether or not the rabbis’ theological stance vis-à-vis astrology differs substantially from that of the Bible.
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‘Arabic Astrology’ in Early Medieval England? A Re-Examination of Prognostics and Planetary Knowledge in Three Winchester Manuscripts, c. 1023-1060
Questions around whether some form of astrology was practiced in early Medieval England often engage with textual ‘tools’ known as ‘prognostics’. Prognostics range from lists of ‘lucky’ or ‘unlucky’ calendar days to weather omens to prescribed activities according to the lunar cycle. Some scholars …
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How Do Practising Astrologers Understand the Epistemic Nature of Astrology and What Impact Does This Have on Their Practice?
… considering the epistemological paradigm of astrology and the potential impact of that paradigm on astrological practitioners. It investigates how Western horoscopic astrologers understand and work with the epistemological issues of astrology. Astrology’s status as “rejected knowledge” is …
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Magic, astrology and music: the background to Marsilio Ficino's astrological music therapy and his role as a Renaissance magus
… two present his own attitudes towards magic, astrology and music. Chapter one is concerned with aspects of xnusica inundana as represented by Ficino's three main authorities, Plato, Hermes Trismegistus and Plotinus. Firstly I present the fundamental ideas underlying Ficino's mode of thought …
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Reaching for the Stars: A Constructivist Investigation of Astrology as a Tool for Self-Discovery in a New Age of Leadership
… realize their full potential as leaders.</p> <p>Astrology is an ancient way of knowing and making sense of the world and one’s place in it that provides benefits to many people in our modern world, despite fervent academic, religious, and scientific criticism. Astrology is more than a divination …
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An investigation into the astrological symbols present in two decorative paintings of José de Almada Negreiros (1893 – 1970).
… astrological symbols used. Almada’s interest in astrology is shown in his paintings as well as in some of his writings. His understanding of astrology likely came from his friend Fernando Pessoa, a writer and astrologer who was knowledgeable about the astrological teachings of the time. At the …
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An Examination of the Worldviews and Practices of Contemporary Chinese Astrologers
… experience, the study shows the approach to astrology is marked as much by diversity as they are by individual worldviews. In the regards to their work approach, the differences were shown due to their personal experience and understanding of the Chinese intellectual foundations such as I …
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