A Scheme of Heaven: The History of Astrology and the Search for Our Destiny in Data

Autori

• Alexander Boxer

Parametri

• 336 pagine
• 12 ore di lettura

• Esoterismo e religione
• Matematica
• Saggistica
• Spiritualità e Religione
• Storia

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Exploring the intersection of astrology and mathematics, this work reveals how astrology served as a significant applied mathematics challenge in ancient times. Data scientist Alexander Boxer delves into classical texts, uncovering the scientific principles and data-analysis techniques employed by renowned thinkers like Ptolemy, al-Kindi, and Kepler. The book presents astrology not merely as superstition but as a sophisticated intellectual pursuit that reflects humanity's innate desire to find patterns in the universe.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2020

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