The conceptual transformations behind the Scientific Revolution are Alexandre Koyré's central historical and philosophical subject. From the Closed World to the Infinite Universe traces the movement from a finite, hierarchical cosmos to the mathematised and potentially infinite space associated with early modern astronomy and physics. Galileo Studies examines the intellectual development behind Galilean science, while other essays explore figures such as Copernicus, Kepler, Descartes and Newton. Koyré is less interested in cataloguing inventions than in showing how changes in metaphysics, mathematics and ideas about space made new forms of science possible. His work is scholarly and concept-heavy but highly influential in the history of science. Useful discovery links include Scientific Revolution studies, philosophy of science and intellectual history, especially for readers interested in how a different picture of the universe altered what counted as a plausible scientific explanation. Read more Less
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