The Genesis of the Copernican World (Studies in Contemporary German Social Thought) - Hardcover
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This major work by the German philosopher Hans Blumenberg is a monumental rethinking of the significance of the Copernican revolution for our understanding of modernity.
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German philosopher and intellectual historian Blumenberg here discusses the impact of Copernican astronomy on philosophy, science, and literature. Well versed in scientific detail, he stresses the changes in patterns of thought arising with the new scientific account of the world. The author, who attaches great significance to the medieval nominalists in the onset of modern science, uses his immense knowledge not only to discuss the main themes of his book but also to roam historical byways. Goethe's comments on Copernicus, the personal relations between Galileo and Kepler, and the exact meaning of Kant's use of the Copernican metaphor are among the myriad topics explored in this truly indispensable masterwork. David Gordon, Social Philosophy & Policy Ctr., Bowling Green State Univ., Ohio
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