galilei, galileo

An introduction to the thought of Galileo, discussing his early life, his conflicts with philosophers, astronomers, and theologians, his indictment by the Inquisition, and his final years.

Examines the controversies that have raged between science and the Catholic Church throughout history, focusing on the works of Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo, and Newton and the impact their discoveries had on religion.

Describes the life and work of Galileo who changed the way people saw the galaxy by offering objective evidence that the earth was not the fixed center of the universe.

A biography of mathematician, physicist, and astronomer Galileo, from his early years to his confrontations with the church, his last years, and his legacy.

Draws on new evidence to argue that the Jesuits had plotted Galileo's downfall for reasons other than his beliefs about astronomy.

Biography of Italian astronomer Galileo discussing his life, scientific discoveries, conflict with the Catholic Church, and inner personality.

A brief biography of the life and works of Galileo, that examines his scientific findings that proved the heliocentric, or sun-centered-system.

Chronicles the life of Galileo Galilei, focusing on his relationship with his eldest child Virginia, and explaining how she helped influence her father's work.

A biography of the 16th-century Italian mathematician, physicist, and astronomer who questioned the accepted scientific theories of his time and was tried by the Inquisition for his ideas.

Chronicles the life of sixteenth-century Italian astronomer and physicist Galileo Galilei, who changed the world with his discovery that Earth is not the center of the universe but, rather, revolves around the sun, and discusses his investigation by the Inquisition.