9th grade global i biography

Presents twenty essays that examine various aspects of the life and work of controversial sixteenth-century astronomer Galileo, discussing the major influences on his development, his contribution to physics, his use of the telescope, his confrontation with the Church, and his place in history.

Presents information on the life and work of seventeenth-century philosopher and mathematician Ren? Descartes, whose ideas were developed into the philosophy of reason which came to be known as Cartesianism; and includes a chronology and excerpts from his writings.

Provides information on the life and work of ancient Greek philosopher Plato, and includes a chronology and excerpts from his writings in which he developed his Theory of Ideas.

Discusses the impact that mathematics and computers have on our intellectual and emotional lives.