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From the hierarchical world to homogeneous nature. Introduction into the history of cosmology

Von der hierarchischen Welt zur homogenen Natur: Einführung in die Geschichte der Kosmologie

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Michael Hampe
Does not take place this semester.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:14:17

Abstract

The lecture gives an overview over the kosmological systems from ancient times to the 20th century. Special attention will be given to the process of naturalisation of hiearchical world-models in the 17th century.

Objective

The lecture gives an overview over the kosmological systems from ancient times to the 20th century. Special attention will be given to the process of naturalisation of hiearchical world-models in the 17th century.

Content

The world models of the presocratics, Plato, and the christian cosmologies are discussed as well as Kopernikus, Kepler, Galilei and Newton. Finally Einstein and his consequences are considered.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Das Skript zur Vorlesung ist unter der folgenden Internetadresse zu finden:www.phil.ethz.ch/education/SkriptKosmologie.pdf

General Information

Language
German
Levels
DS
Frequency
Every two years

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Von der hierarchischen Welt zur homogenen Natur: Einführung in die Geschichte der Kosmologie
Does not take place this semester.
No time listed 2 h weekly

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