Renaissance Meteorology Pomponazzi to Descartes

A wonderful book on the thoughts and beliefs of Renaissance scientists regarding the weather and other issues of meteorology. Book Bargains and Previews 2011 Well argued and well researched, this work is an essential view of Renaissance science and philosophy. Highly recommended. Choice 2012 For readers interested in the HOPOS as it relates to Aristotelianism and the novatores of the early modern period, we believe Renaissance Meteorology is nothing less than required reading. -- Delphine Bellis and Gideon Manning Journal of the International Society for the History of Philosophy of Science 2012 This book enriches our understanding of early modern natural philosophy. It challenges us to re-evaluate the reception of Aristotle in an area of study that saw renewed emphasis on experience and denied a deep knowledge of the formal and final causes. -- Patrick J. Boner Journal of the History of Philosophy 2012 In this work, Martin writes in a cohesive and generally understandable manner... This work could be the starting point for further inquiries into early modern meteorological thought. -- Nathan Martin Sixteenth Century Journal 2012 Martin's study of Aristotle's Meteorology, its continuities and transformations, and its profound influence on the emergence of modern science is a valuable contribution to knowledge and makes a splendid introduction to the subject. -- H. Darrel Rutkin Isis 2013