1. Life of Galileo
Drake places in prominence a character proud and obsessed with separating science and discovery from religion in a world that is not quite ready for his style, the truth that it conveys and the changes that it requires. ... This contradicted express statements by Aristotle concerning the heavens where no change could ever take place. ... Analysis Drake divides up his book as follows: Early years, conflicts with philosophers, conflicts with astronomers and theologians, the Dialogue and the Inquisition and final years. ... Galileo's physics according to Drake dealt with local...
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- Approx Pages: 12
- Grade Level: Undergraduate