The Life of Galileo Galilei, with Illustrations of the Advancement of…
"The Life of Galileo Galilei, with Illustrations of the Advancement of Experimental Philosophy" is a historical account likely written in the early 19th century. The text presents the life and contributions of the renowned scientist Galileo Galilei, placing significant emphasis on the evolution of philosophical thought and experimental science. It details not just Galileo's personal journey but also the progress of natural philosophy during his time, illustrating the shift from traditional Aristotelianprinciples to a more experimental and evidence-based approach. The opening portion explores the context of scientific knowledge prior to Galileo's contributions, detailing both the stagnation of natural philosophy and the emergence of a more empirical scientific method. It introduces Galileo's background and early intellectual influences, mentioning how he was motivated to challenge the old paradigms of thought, particularly those of Aristotelian philosophy. The narrative outlines Galileo's initial observations and experiments, emphasizing his pioneering role in advocating for experimental philosophy—a significant turn away from mere observation toward a hands-on methodology, thus setting the stage for the profound impact of his later discoveries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Bethune, John Elliot Drinkwater, 1801-1851 |
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| Title | The Life of Galileo Galilei, with Illustrations of the Advancement of Experimental Philosophy Life of Kepler |
| Note | Reading ease score: 40.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Garcia, Bryan Ness, Eleni Christofaki and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QB: Science: Astronomy |
| Subject | Kepler, Johannes, 1571-1630 |
| Subject | Galilei, Galileo, 1564-1642 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 43877 |
| Release Date | Oct 3, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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