--- product_id: 521129229 title: "Selections from Kepler's Astronomia Nova: A Science Classics Module for Humanities Studies" brand: "johannes keplerwilliam h. donahue" price: "AED 47" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/521129229-selections-from-keplers-astronomia-nova-a-science-classics-module-humanities store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # Selections from Kepler's Astronomia Nova: A Science Classics Module for Humanities Studies **Brand:** johannes keplerwilliam h. donahue **Price:** AED 47 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Selections from Kepler's Astronomia Nova: A Science Classics Module for Humanities Studies by johannes keplerwilliam h. donahue - **How much does it cost?** AED 47 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/521129229-selections-from-keplers-astronomia-nova-a-science-classics-module-humanities) ## Best For - johannes keplerwilliam h. donahue enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted johannes keplerwilliam h. donahue brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Selections from Kepler's Astronomia Nova: A Science Classics Module for Humanities Studies ## Images ![Selections from Kepler's Astronomia Nova: A Science Classics Module for Humanities Studies - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81nSYX7nzqL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I so enjoyed this book *by I***L on Reviewed in the United States on 12 July 2015* I so enjoyed this book! It was wonderful to read the greatest work of Johannes Kepler in his own words. I found his writing earnest, defiant, strikingly informal, down-to-earth, and brilliant. The selected excerpts from Astronomia Nova are a terrific way to understand Kepler's accomplishments -- with lots of helpful and thoughtful annotations by translator William Donahue. Lots of detailed geometry and diagrams, for those who are interested.From Socrates to Ptolemy to Islamic astronomers to Copernicus to Brahe, circular planetary orbits were held sacrosanct for over a millennium. Using the observational data of Tycho Brahe and his own ingenious geometric models, Kepler showed they were all wrong: planetary orbits are elliptical. In this translation of his book, we see Kepler's thought processes, ingenious geometric constructs, and persistence.Kepler was devoutly religious and a fiercely independent thinker. In this book, we see his arguments against taking biblical passages too literally. And we see his courageous defense of the Sun-centered solar system of Copernicus: " . . . while in theology it is authority that carries the most weight, in philosophy (physical science) it is reason . . . the Inquisition nowadays is pious, which . . . denies (earth's) motion. To me, however, the truth is more pious still . . "Even though Kepler's magnetic, spinning Sun as the source of planetary motion is wrong, it is still a milestone in science. Here was the first attempt (as far as I know) to explain the physical cause behind the motions of planets -- presaging the work of Isaac Newton.And we get to read about it all -- his assertions and his doubts -- from Kepler himself. What a privilege. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good advice *by T***N on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 December 2013* The editor's background material is not really enough for grasping Kepler's mathematical points (the selection is "for Humanities Studies"), but we get enough to enjoy his style of reasoning -- and polemic. It is still common for the preface of a scientific book to give advice to readers, on how to connect mentally with new material, but Kepler gives separate "Advice to astronomers" and "Advice to Idiots", which would well be taken by today's creationists. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars *by K***K on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 October 2015* Difficult to read but altered my perception on everything --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/521129229-selections-from-keplers-astronomia-nova-a-science-classics-module-humanities](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/521129229-selections-from-keplers-astronomia-nova-a-science-classics-module-humanities) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-06-15*