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A mathematical model for the process of accumulation of scientific knowledge in the early modern period

M. Zamani, H. El-hajj, et al.

This groundbreaking research by Maryam Zamani, Hassan El-Hajj, Malte Vogl, Holger Kantz, and Matteo Valleriani unveils a mathematical model that deciphers the intricate dynamics of knowledge accumulation during the early modern science era. Using the *Sphaera* corpus of over 350 astronomy textbooks, the study highlights how economic constraints influenced the dissemination of scientific knowledge. Dive in to discover the fascinating interplay of context and knowledge transmission!

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Abstract

This paper presents a mathematical model of knowledge accumulation in early modern science, using the *Sphaera* corpus—a collection of over 350 astronomy textbooks from European universities (1472-1650). The model analyzes the spread of knowledge units (semantic text-parts) between editions using SI and Bass models, considering factors like transmission rate and external influence. The results reveal a strong dependence of knowledge accumulation on the institutional and economic context of scientific production, particularly the economic constraints faced by early modern printers and publishers.

Publisher

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications

Published On

Aug 25, 2023

Authors

Maryam Zamani, Hassan El-Hajj, Malte Vogl, Holger Kantz, Matteo Valleriani

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