Reading Nature’s Book: Galileo And The Birth Of Modern Philosophy (american University Studies)
by Fred Ablondi /
2015 / English / PDF
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Galileo Galilei (1564–1642) is widely recognized as one of the
greatest scientific thinkers in history. Intriguingly, when offered
a place in the Medici court in 1610, he requested the title of
«Philosopher and Chief Mathematician.»
Galileo Galilei (1564–1642) is widely recognized as one of the
greatest scientific thinkers in history. Intriguingly, when offered
a place in the Medici court in 1610, he requested the title of
«Philosopher and Chief Mathematician.»Reading Nature’s Book:
Galileo and the Birth of Modern Philosophy
Reading Nature’s Book:
Galileo and the Birth of Modern Philosophy is the first
book-length study written with undergraduates in mind that examines
the philosophical implications (both theoretical and historical) of
Galileo’s scientific discoveries, including many matters that were
later taken up by seventeenth- and eighteenth-century philosophers.
This close analysis of Galileo’s philosophical insights
demonstrates the prominent place his thought should have in the
history of early modern philosophy.
is the first
book-length study written with undergraduates in mind that examines
the philosophical implications (both theoretical and historical) of
Galileo’s scientific discoveries, including many matters that were
later taken up by seventeenth- and eighteenth-century philosophers.
This close analysis of Galileo’s philosophical insights
demonstrates the prominent place his thought should have in the
history of early modern philosophy.Reading Nature’s Book
Reading Nature’s Book provides contextual material for
college and university students enrolled in modern philosophy
courses, introducing them to ideas and concepts that dominated
philosophical discussion during the era. Furthermore, students and
scholars interested in the history of philosophy of science will
also benefit from a decidedly philosophical approach to such a
leading scientific figure. Many of the topics explored by Galileo
continue to be of philosophical interest today, including
scientific methodology and the relation between science and
religion.
provides contextual material for
college and university students enrolled in modern philosophy
courses, introducing them to ideas and concepts that dominated
philosophical discussion during the era. Furthermore, students and
scholars interested in the history of philosophy of science will
also benefit from a decidedly philosophical approach to such a
leading scientific figure. Many of the topics explored by Galileo
continue to be of philosophical interest today, including
scientific methodology and the relation between science and
religion.