The Routledge Guidebook to Galileo's Dialogue

Book Details:

• Author: Maurice A. Finocchiaro

• Brand: Routledge

• Edition: Abridged

• Binding: Paperback

• Format: Abridged

• Number of Pages: 357

• Release Date: 18-Sep-2013

• ISBN: 9780415503686

• Languages: English

• Package Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.0 x 1.3 inches

Product Description:

The Routledge Guidebook to Galileo's Dialogue provides an insightful analysis of Galileo’s groundbreaking work, Dialogue on the Two Chief World Systems, which played a pivotal role in the scientific revolution and led to his famous trial with the Inquisition. This abridged edition by Maurice A. Finocchiaro introduces readers to the historical context and the intellectual debates that surrounded Galileo’s confirmation of Copernicus’s heliocentric theory.

The book delves into the key arguments of Galileo’s Dialogue, examining both sides of the debate and offering a comprehensive understanding of its scientific, methodological, and rhetorical aspects. Finocchiaro provides a critical interpretation of Galileo’s work and explores its enduring influence on modern science and philosophy.

Key Features:

• In-depth Analysis: Explores the intellectual background and historical significance of Galileo's work, especially in relation to the Copernican controversy and the subsequent Inquisition trial.

• Galileo's Methodology: Analyzes the scientific, philosophical, and rhetorical strategies used in the Dialogue.

• Legacy of the Dialogue: Discusses the lasting impact of the Dialogue and its continued relevance to modern scientific and philosophical discussions.

This book is an essential resource for students and scholars of science, philosophy, history, and religion, offering a concise and comprehensive guide to one of the most important works in the history of science.