Chapter 2
The pragmatic organization of the Kepler/Röslin/Feselius controversy on the scientific status of astrology (1609/1611)
Article outline
- 1.Introduction
- 2.Kepler, Röslin, Feselius and Schaerer: on astrology, the world system and scientific principles
- 3.The pragmatic organization of the controversy
- 3.1The constellation of participants and their aims
- 3.2Forms of presentation, textual structure and textual building blocks
- 3.3The spectrum of moves
- 3.3.1Formulating a position
- 3.3.2Supporting a claim
- 3.3.3Moves attacking positions
- 3.3.4Ad hominem attacks
- 3.3.5Clarifying moves
- 3.4On the lexical profile of contributions to the controversy
- 4.Kepler’s theory of controversies
- 4.1The appreciation of the value of critical activity and its functions
- 4.2Highly valued attitudes: being open to criticism, being willing to make changes, seeking objectivity
- 4.3Communication principles for controversies
- 5.Summary
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Acknowledgement
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Notes
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References