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Defending Copernicus and Galileo: Critical Reasoning in the Two Affairs

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 Galileo's trial and its ongoing controversy.
Focus: Critical reasoning applied to the trial of Galileo and the defense of Copernican theory.
Covers: The historical events of Galileo's trial, the Inquisition's condemnation, and the continuing debate over these issues.
Why It Matters: It provides a reasoned examination of a pivotal moment in the history of science and its intersection with religion and philosophy.

"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.

AuthorMaurice Finocchiaro
PublisherSpringer
Published2010-02-17
ISBN-139789048132003
BindingHardcover
Pages350
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsScience
TopicGeneral Astronomy
SeriesBoston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science

Format: Hardcover

Length: 350 pages

Language: English

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