Jochen Büttner currently investigates processes of innovation in the ancient world. A particular focus lies on the question which role knowledge played in these processes and, how in turn, innovation influenced the formation of theoretical bodies of knowledge.
He retains his longstanding interest in early modern mechanics. His main research theme in this area regards the role of so called 'challenging objects' as mediators between practical and theoretical knowledge in the early modern period.
Jochen Büttner has long been concerned with the use, theoretically as well as practically, of new electronic media in the history of science and, more generally, in the humanities. In this context, he has collaborated in, designed and directed a number of projects.
Projects
Pratolino: The History of Science in a Garden
Selected Publications
Büttner, J. (2018). Waage und Wandel - Wie das Wiegen die Bronzezeit prägt. In G. Graßhoff, & M. Meyer (Eds.), Innovationen der Antike (pp. 60-78). Darmstadt: Philipp von Zabern.
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Büttner, J. (2017). Shooting with ink. In M. Valleriani (Ed.), The structures of practical knowledge (pp. 115-166). Cham: Springer.
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Hansen, S., Renn, J., Klimscha, F., & Büttner, J. (2017). Wie das Rad erfunden wurde. Spektrum der Wissenschaft: Spezial Archäologie, Geschichte, Kultur, (4), 50-53.
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Büttner, J., & Renn, J. (2016). The early history of weighing technology from the perspective of a theory of innovation. eTopoi: Journal for Ancient Studies, 6, 757-776.
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Events
Institute's Colloquium
- Institute Event
Prolegomena to a Theory of Innovation in Antiquity
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