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Selected Writings (Paperback)
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Selected Writings (Paperback)
Series: Oxford World's Classics
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'Philosophy is written in this great book which is continually open
before our eyes - I mean the universe...' Galileo's astronomical
discoveries changed the way we look at the world, and our place in
the universe. Threatened by the Inquisition for daring to
contradict the literal truth of the Bible, Galileo ignited a
scientific revolution when he asserted that the Earth moves. This
generous selection from his writings contains all the essential
texts for a reader to appreciate his lasting significance. Mark
Davie's new translation renders Galileo's vigorous Italian prose
into clear modern English, while William R. Shea's version of the
Latin Sidereal Message makes accessible the book that created a
sensation in 1610 with its account of Galileo's observations using
the newly invented telescope. All Galileo's contributions to the
debate on science and religion are included, as well as key
documents from his trial before the Inquisition in 1633. A lively
introduction and clear notes give an overview of Galileo's career
and explain the scientific and philosophical background to the
texts. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics
has made available the widest range of literature from around the
globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to
scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of
other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading
authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date
bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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