Galileo Galilei, a science and mathematics professor Born on February 15, 1564, in Pisa, Italy, was a man who pioneered observations of the universe and physics. His studies led to the foundations of modern physics and astronomy. Galileo, also an innovator, made improvements on what is known today as the telescope, which he used to make his astronomical observations and discoveries. Although his observations made with the telescope set ground to the heliocentric model of our solar system, it would also kindle attention to his work and create controversy between him and the catholic church. Furthermore, the Catholic Church attempted to make it impossible for Galileo to express his theories by; modifying his documents making them sounds anti-religious, …show more content…
Cardinal Bellarmine was a very influential person, also he was the chief theologian of the church. In February, 1615 Galileo was ostensibly called in before Cardinal Bellarmine where he was advised to keep all of his scientific thoughts to himself and remain silence. According to Cardinal Oregius, a witness to this hearing, affirmed that Galileo “did not refuse to obey” this injunction. This drew a lot of attention to historians because of the way the inquisition was placed. The inquisition should have been placed in an inquisition file where it is supposing to be. Nevertheless, the file was found in the same page of an entry for a previous day, thus making a lot of historian suspicious of the actual existence of this injunction. Seventeen years later Galileo would defend himself against the accusation of violating this injunction that supposedly was never proclaimed against …show more content…
Galileo soon became frustrated because had been acting so careful, and could not find a way to spread his scientific finding without finding any trouble. During his twenty-three day tri to Rome, according to the Grand Duke, Galileo “contiously…cried and moaned in sciatic pain; and his advancing age and surrow” for two days. His only alleviation was that he would have a chance to for his science and theology. On April 8,1633 Galileo was told that he would face trial in front of ten Cardinals, and that the fate of the trial was already chosen and all he could do was surrender. Just as Expected, four days later Galileo surrender in front of the Holy office, and imprisoned for the rest of the proceeding. After the cardinals reviewed everything they came up with he conclusion of Galileo being guilty, because his book contained Copernican theory. Right after the trial, Galileo would be imprisoned then released six days later to the custody of of the Florentine ambassador, and then Archbishop Piccolomini in sienna. There he allowed him move into a small farmhouse of his
The Bible was one of the most important pieces of text during Galileo’s lifetime. If you went against what the Bible stated then you were considered to be a heretic. The Bible indicated that the earth was in the center of the universe and the sun and the other planets revolve around it. a theory known as the geocentric model. Many scientists argued against this theory by stating that actually the sun was in the center of the universe and the earth and the other planets revolved around the sun, this theory was known as the heliocentric model. Nicolas Copernicus was one of the first out of many scientists who publically shared this theory. Later Giordano Bruno also supported this theory and because of this the Church ordered him to be burned
In his Letter to The Grand Duchess Christina, Galileo challenged the widely accepted religious beliefs of the time, claiming that the conflict lies in their interpretation, not the context. In Galileo’s eyes science was an extremely useful tool that could and should have been used in interpreting the Scriptures. He argued that “the intention of the Holy Ghost is to teach us how one goes to heaven not how heaven goes” (Grand Duchess). The purpose of science was not to counter what the bible teaches; rather its purpose was to help explain the teachings of the scriptures. Furthermore, it was “prudent to affirm that the holy Bible can never speak untruth-whenever its true meaning is understood” (Grand Duchess). However, because of the terminology in which the bible was presented the perception of what the Scripture defined as truth was skewed. The Bible was written so that the common man could understand it and follow its commandments. The people also showed a greater inte...
Galileo’s contributions to the science of Physics and Astronomy were many. His conviction was legendary. His willingness to suffer for his beliefs exemplify true courage in the name of truth, and has inspired others to venture intellectual independence from the Church‘s creeds, edicts, and proclamations. Perhaps these contributions led to the call for an investigation into Galileo's conviction, eventually calling for its reversal, in 1979 by Pope John Paul II. But regardless of his standing in the annals of the Catholic church he will always be the man who began the separation of science and religion.
...cided to condemn Galileo’s work. While it does not discredit God’s power or the Bible, the overall tone of the scientist’s letter is quite sarcastic towards the clergy. While defending his first argument, Galileo appears to undermine the intellectual capabilities of his opponents. He implies that those who interpret the Holy Writ word for word belong to the “common people” whom he describes as “rude and unlearned”, and that other “wise expositors” should be the ones who search for the true meaning of the Bible. Galileo makes a similar implication while presenting his second argument, when he writes that the purpose of the Holy Scriptures is “infinitely beyond the comprehension of the common people”. The Catholic Church likely viewed these claims as an attempt to weaken its authority, which would explain why Galileo’s discoveries were condemned for nearly 300 years.
After reading this letter I feel that Galileo had a very opinionated outlook on life and was heavily involved in a struggle for freedom of inquiry. Galileo was a person who had many strong beliefs and would not let people or a document have a say in what he believes.
Galileo Galilei (Physicist, Scientist, Mathematician) – He is the 7th most influential people in history. He was often called as Galileo and was born on February 15, 1564 in Pisa, Dutche of Florence, Italy. Galileo is an Italian physicist, engineer, astronomer, mathematician and philosopher. During the Renaissance Period, he played an important part on the scientific revolution. He is called as the Father of Physics, Science and Observational Astronomy. Galileo’s father was named Vicenzo Galilei who was a composer, music theorist and a lutenist. And his mother was named Giulia Ammannati.
Moreover, Pope Urban had affirmed that God had limited man’s understanding of the universe but Galileo had different thoughts. According to him, God gave man the explicit mandate to reason and discover the world. This statement was contrary to the belief that the Pope was not supposed to be disputed but Galileo had just done that. He was thus arrested and after trial, he was fo...
In the history of the Catholic Church, no episode is so contested by so many viewpoints as the condemnation of Galileo. The Galileo case, for many, proves the Church abhors science, refuses to abandon outdated teachings, and is clearly not infallible. For staunch Catholics the episode is often a source of embarrassment and frustration. Either way it is undeniable that Galileo’s life sparked a definite change in scientific thought all across Europe and symbolised the struggle between science and the Catholic Church.
In almost all histories and studies of science and religion, a “warfare thesis” has defined the relationship between the Catholic Church and scientific progress. According to this thesis, Galileo Galilee is portrayed as a brave and heroic general, a protector of science, and a martyr for the cause of truth. Likewise, the Church has been stereotyped as an ignorant and backward institution, clinging to her naïve predispositions, archaic philosophy, and unsubstantiated traditions. Though this “warfare thesis” has its merits, it fails to account for the political and social influences causing the decline of the Catholic Church during the time surrounding the Galileo affair. In actuality, the Galileo affair is the reaction of the Roman Catholic Church to its decline during the 17th Century. During this period, the Catholic Church was beginning to feel the weight
To speak out against the Church in this time was strictly taboo. If one spoke against the Church, it was considered heresy, which is exactly what happened to Galileo. Galileo invented the telescope and began studying the heavens above and noticed changes within the stars and planets. He observed that the "stars" that surrounded Jupiter moved. He came to the conclusion through rational thinking that Copernicus' heliocentric theory was correct.
believes that Galileo is a heretic because he violates doctrines. In that century Catholic leaders
In 1610 he was one of the first people to use the telescope to observe
Another important individual who drove history was the Italian astronomer and scientist Galileo Galilei. Galileo discovered something so important that it changed the selfish perspective that humans were the center of the universe and led to the growth of human knowledge. Utilizing mathematics and a telescope he had developed, Galileo observed that the planets revolved around the sun and not the Earth. This was a significant discovery because not only did it contradict what the church had taught, it also showed that the universe was not what it seemed. With this truth uncovered, many people began to fascinate over the universe. This triggered people to begin studying space extensively and eventually lead to present day space exploration. Galileo also left a lasting impression upon many great minds, such as Sir Isaac Newton, who used Galileo's research and theories to further his own studies such as the physical laws, and their properties.
Drawn from the nobility, the Italian Renaissance are ruthless politicians whose central goal is the expansion of their political power. In an understandable sense, Galileo's new findings and teachings pose a serious and susceptible threat to the government's (church's) scheme of expansion and power. The church fears the lack of strength in the people's belief in religion because the fundamental structure of religion is the people themselves.... ... middle of paper ...
Galileo was probably the greatest astronomer, mathematician and scientist of his time. In fact his work has been very important in many scientific advances even to this day.