The Harmony of the Spheres - by Joscelyn Godwin (Hardcover)

About the Book

Harmony of the Spheres traces the history of the idea that the whole cosmos, with its circling planets and stars, is in some way a harmonious or musical entity. This rich anthology shows how the concept of cosmic harmony has inspired philosophers, astronomers, and mystics from antiquity to the present day.

Book Synopsis

Professor of Music at Colgate University and a widely respected musicologist, Godwin traces the history of the idea, held since ancient times, that the whole cosmos, with its circling planets and stars, is in some way a musical or harmonious entity. The author shows how this concept has continued to inspire philosophers, astronomers, and mystics from antiquity to the present day.

About the Author

Musician, scholar, and professor of music at Colgate University, Joscelyn Godwin is the author of numerous books, including Harmonies of Heaven and Earth: The Spiritual Dimension of Music. He is also the editor of Cosmic Music: Keys to the Musical Interpretation of Reality and Music, Mysticism, and Magic.