On Trial for Reason by Maurice A. Finocchiaro (.ePUB)
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On Trial for Reason: Science, Religion, and Culture in the Galileo Affair by Maurice A. Finocchiaro
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Overview: In 1633, the Roman Inquisition condemned Galileo as a suspected heretic for defending the astronomical theory that the earth moves, and implicitly assuming the theological principle that Scripture is not scientific authority. This controversial event has sent ripples down the centuries, embodying the struggle between a thinker who came to be regarded as the Father of Modern Science, and an institution that is both one of the world’s greatest religions and most ancient organizations. The trial has been cited both as a clear demonstration of the incompatibility between science and religion, and also a stunning exemplar of rationality, scientific method, and critical thinking.
Genre: Non-Fiction > History
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