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Rheticus' Heliocentric Providence : a study concerning the astrology, astronomy of the sixteenth century

Abstract

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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.

Degree

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Level thesis:degree_level
thesis.doctoral
Grantor dc:publisher
Universität Heidelberg
Year
2001

Author and committee

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Author dc:creator
  • Kraai, Jesse
Contributors dc:contributor
  • Carrier, Martin

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Repository record source_url
http://www.ub.uni-heidelberg.de/archiv/3254
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oai:archiv.ub.uni-heidelberg.de:3254

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Kraai, Jesse. Rheticus' Heliocentric Providence : a study concerning the astrology, astronomy of the sixteenth century. thesis.doctoral thesis, Universität Heidelberg, 2001. http://www.ub.uni-heidelberg.de/archiv/3254