The Music of the Heavens

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Focusing on Kepler's innovative theories, this work explores his development of the third law of planetary motion and his belief in a harmonious cosmic order. Bruce Stephenson provides a detailed technical analysis of Kepler's concept of harmonic astronomy, countering claims of mysticism by revealing the logical framework behind Kepler's musical interpretations of celestial data. The book sheds light on Kepler's intellectual evolution, emphasizing his classification methods and inferential reasoning, and highlights the significance of his contributions to both astronomy and philosophy.