Kepler: Pioneer of Science or the Last Pythagorean? – Bernard Eccles
Johannes Kepler (1591-1630), like Nicolaus Copernicus and Isaac Newton, is often regarded as one of the founding fathers of modern science, particularly astronomy. But, just as with Newton, his scientific discoveries were a by-product of his philosophical interests, shaped by a very Pythagorean cosmology where geometry, music, number and astronomy were all expressions of the same reality.
Kepler stands exactly on the divide between old and new, with one foot planted firmly in classical metaphysics, and the other turned to follow the new path shown by Copernicus. This talk will restore musical harmonies and geometric truth to your astrology, and notes how his own horoscope reflects the times he lived in, and the development of his thought.
NB Ticket is for all 4 talks
Speaker
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Bernard Eccles