Galileo Galilei
(Pisa, Tuscany; February 15, 1564 -Arcetri, Tuscany; January 8, 1642) was an Italian astronomer, philosopher, engineer, mathematician, and physicist, closely related to the scientific revolution. Eminent Renaissance man, he showed interest in almost all the sciences and arts (music, literature, painting). His achievements include improving the telescope, a wide variety of astronomical observations, the first law of motion, and decisive support for the "Copernicus Revolution." He has been regarded as the "father of modern astronomy," the "father of modern physics," and the "father of science."
His experimental work is considered complementary to the writings of Francis Bacon in establishing the modern scientific method, and his scientific career is complementary to that of Johannes Kepler. His work is considered a break with established theories of Aristotelian physics, and his confrontation with the Roman Inquisition of the Catholic Church is presented as an example of conflict between religion and science in Western society.
(Pisa, Tuscany; February 15, 1564 -Arcetri, Tuscany; January 8, 1642) was an Italian astronomer, philosopher, engineer, mathematician, and physicist, closely related to the scientific revolution. Eminent Renaissance man, he showed interest in almost all the sciences and arts (music, literature, painting). His achievements include improving the telescope, a wide variety of astronomical observations, the first law of motion, and decisive support for the "Copernicus Revolution." He has been regarded as the "father of modern astronomy," the "father of modern physics," and the "father of science."
His experimental work is considered complementary to the writings of Francis Bacon in establishing the modern scientific method, and his scientific career is complementary to that of Johannes Kepler. His work is considered a break with established theories of Aristotelian physics, and his confrontation with the Roman Inquisition of the Catholic Church is presented as an example of conflict between religion and science in Western society.
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