He devised and constructed a geometrical and military compass, and wrote a handbook which describes how to use this instrument. ... He was able to do this buy using a new form of math at the time known to us as algebra, which gave him the ability to take simple math problems and make them almost as complex as geometrical equations. ... This is proof that people look to Galileo's work for - 5 - inspiration, and to help with there own work and theories. ...

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because of his constant questioning and arguing against anything his professors said that could not be backed up by solid proof? ... Even as a student, he could not tolerate superstition or claims not backed up by proof, preferably mathematical (Levinger 8). ... Unlike his predecessors, he had proof to back up his claims. ... He admitted in 1597 (albeit only in a private letter to his German contemporary Johannes Kepler) to his belief in the Copernican doctrine, but said that he would not come forward with his views because he had no proof, and was afraid of ridicule in the scientific co...

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He mainly focused on the motion of the sun, planets and moon and uses geometrical models. ... Thus through his premise he argued that the act of thinking offers a proof that individual exists. ... In addition, people started doubting the existence of God as there was no scientific proof to show that he exists, people then chose to form other religions or become atheist (McGrath, 2004). ...

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