Scientific revolution Flashcards
What book did galileo publish in 1632?
Dialogue concerning two chief world systems.
When did galileo publish his book?
1632
What model before him did galileo support and why was his version more accessible?
Supported the copernicus model. More accessible because it was written in italian instead of latin which is what the revolution of heavenly spheres was wrote in.
Did galileo challenge the church?
Yes he questioned there right to act as authority over scientific matters
What was galileo’s theory?
He argued that the earth rotated on its own axis and also orbited around the sun.
He used his telescope to observe universe
What did the Church do to silence Galileo?
He was found guilty of heresy and he was forced to get rid of his theories - his books were banned.
Why did the church go against galileo?
Because his theory went against went against there beliefs. And when he was proven right church influence decreased.
What system did galileo make?
Developed a system that fused together mathematics and natural philosophy, which would inspire later scientists.