Examines the life of sixteenth-century Italian astronomer, philosopher, and physicist Galileo Galilei, discussing his early years, motivations, accomplishments, and lasting influence on the course of history.
a new look at the epic confrontation between Galileo and the Church
Rowland, Wade
2003
Reexamines the 1633 trial of Galileo by the Inquisition, arguing that the charges against him centered less on his claim that the planets revolve around the sun, and more on his insistence that only science could provide the truth about reality.
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.
a book depicting the life of a famous scientist, mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, physicist, Galileo Galilei
S?s, Peter
2000
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.
