HST 325 Lecture Notes - Geocentric Model, Sidereus Nuncius, Stillman Drake
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Introduction by stillman drake course kit #5. Galileo works are well written and throw light upon the origins of science (interested area of study) Galileo addressed his works to the man of general interests: briefly explained his method remarkably explaining criterion of truth, later attempts to explain scientific methods considered less effective, comparison between newton and galileo. Galileo wrote his material persuasively and effectively and it was written for anyone who could read. Polemics in science but made his work eminently readable: personal comparisons between newton and galileo. Newton cared little for society while galileo thrived on companionship. Spirit of modern science: science has never appeared as an unmixed blessing, men who viewed it with distrust were powerful and numerous. Diminished in later years free scientific inquiry became apparent. No longer enforce authority over science: state imposes external limitation on science and freedom to communicate related ideas.
