Overview

You might know what is said about Galileo, but not many people know what Galileo himself actually said. His elusive and often misquoted discourse has resulted, over the years, in slurs against his name and reputation as a scientist. Let him speak then, so that he can bring to everyone's attention his message of reason, of intellectual honesty, and of free thinking. A message that, more than ever, is of great relevance in the rampant irrationality of the new millennium. The exposition begins with a blunt 'self-portrait'. A 'forgery' of course, based mainly on extracts from Galileo's writings and private letters; something he would never have dared, nor been allowed, to write for the public. The selection of writings offered includes many of the subjects that were closest to Galileo's heart and mind with lively commentary from both the literary, scientific, and historical viewpoints. For those who want to know the mathematics behind Galileo's theories, each chapter closes with a separate self contained summary.Thus Spoke Galileo will allow the reader to appreciate the work and the writing-style of a great scientist and author who had a tremendous influence on the modern world.

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Author:   "Andrea Frova (, Dipartimento di Fisica, 1niversità di Roma ""La Sapienza"")" ,  Mariapiera Marenzana (, Retired Professor of Italian and Latin Literature from Liceo Coreutico at the National Dance Academy)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Imprint:   Oxford University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 14.20cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 21.50cm
Weight:   0.714kg
ISBN:  

9780199606825

ISBN 10:   019960682
Pages:   512
Publication Date:   07 April 2011
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order  
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Table of Contents

Preface Persisting misconceptions - A test Part I: Introduction 1: Posthumous self-portrait of Galileo Galilei, philosopher 2: The origin of nerves Part II: Revolutionary Motions 3: Almost free fall 4: Life aboard ship 5: Towers arrows cannons and birds Part III: The Pendulum and Music 6: The divine harmonies Part IV: The Starry Sky above Us 7: The crystal moon 8: In the moonlight Part V: The Spinning Earth 9: An ingenious wrong theory 10: The seized atmosphere 11: Stand still, ever moving sun Part VI 12: Infinite finite infinitesimal 13: Down the slope Part VII 14: Archimedes and the weight of air 15: Wax balls and dew drops 16: Machines large and small Part VIII 17: In horror at a vacuum 18: The obscure labyrinth of the senses 19: As fast as light Part IX: All that Glitters ... 20: Quarrels among scientists 21: The scientist and the cicada Epilogue 22: Conviction and abjuration

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This book lets [Galileo] speak, conveying his message of reason, intellectual honesty and free thinking, which is of great relevance today. Bruno Scrosati, Nature

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