Defending Copernicus and Galileo

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"Defending Copernicus and Galileo" by Maurice Finocchiaro is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on General Astronomy. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Galileo's trial over his theories on the Earth's motion ended with his condemnation by the Inquisition. This book judiciously compares and contrasts that trial and the subsequent controversy over the rightness of that condemnation continuing to our day.

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Best For: Readers interested in the historical and philosophical aspects of astronomy and science controversies.

Focus: Analyzing the trials and debates surrounding Galileo's theories and their implications.

Covers: The historical trial of Galileo, the Inquisition's condemnation, and ongoing debates about these events.

Why It Matters: It provides insight into the intersection of science, philosophy, and religion through a critical examination of a pivotal moment in scientific history.

"Defending Copernicus and Galileo" by Maurice Finocchiaro is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on General Astronomy. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Topic: General Astronomy

Author: Maurice Finocchiaro

Who this is for:

Astronomy students
Researchers and advanced hobbyists
Readers exploring space science topics

Why this book matters: It matters because it helps readers build a stronger understanding of astronomy concepts, observations, and scientific ideas related to space.

Galileo's trial over his theories on the Earth's motion ended with his condemnation by the Inquisition. This book judiciously compares and contrasts that trial and the subsequent controversy over the rightness of that condemnation continuing to our day.

Author	Maurice Finocchiaro
Publisher	Springer
Published	2012-05-04
ISBN-13	9789400731646
Binding	Paperback
Pages	350
Language	English
Subjects	Science
Topic	General Astronomy
Series	Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science