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Preludes to the Inquisition: self-censorship in medieval astrological discourse.

Astrologers have exercised self-censorship throughout the centuries in order to fend off criticism. This was largely for religious reasons, but social, political, and ethical motivations also have to be taken into account. This paper explores the main reasons that led astrologers to increase censors...

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Published in:Annals of Science Vol. 77; no. 1; pp. 10 - 26
Main Author: Avelar de Carvalho, Helena
Format: Article
Published: Taylor & Francis Ltd Jan2020
Subjects:
Astrologers
Self-censorship
Religion
Ethics
Motivation (Psychology)
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost
Summary:Astrologers have exercised self-censorship throughout the centuries in order to fend off criticism. This was largely for religious reasons, but social, political, and ethical motivations also have to be taken into account. This paper explores the main reasons that led astrologers to increase censorship in their writings in the decades that preceded the Church's regulations and offers some examples of this self-imposed restraint in astrological judgements.