Harmonices mundi
Book • 1969
Johannes Kepler's Harmonices Mundi, published in 1619, is a groundbreaking work that seeks to uncover the mathematical harmony underlying the cosmos.
Kepler explores the relationships between planetary orbits, musical scales, and geometric forms.
He posits that the universe is governed by harmonious proportions, reflecting a divine order.
The book presents Kepler's third law of planetary motion, which relates the orbital period of a planet to the size of its orbit.
Harmonices Mundi represents a synthesis of science, mathematics, music, and metaphysics, illustrating Kepler's holistic view of the universe.
Kepler explores the relationships between planetary orbits, musical scales, and geometric forms.
He posits that the universe is governed by harmonious proportions, reflecting a divine order.
The book presents Kepler's third law of planetary motion, which relates the orbital period of a planet to the size of its orbit.
Harmonices Mundi represents a synthesis of science, mathematics, music, and metaphysics, illustrating Kepler's holistic view of the universe.
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Mentioned by Jennifer Kabat as a lodestone because he embodies both science and a world full of divinity and magic.
Jennifer Kabat, "Nightshining: A Memoir in Four Floods" (Milkweed Editions, 2025)
