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Dialogue on the Two Greatest World Systems
Dialogue on the Two Greatest World Systems
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One of the foundation texts of modern science, Galileo's Dialogue on the Two Greatest World Systems, is now accessible to modern readers in a clear and concise translation. This edition includes an introduction and notes by William Shea that provide an overview of Galileo's career and explain the scientific and philosophical background of the text.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 560 pages
Publication date: 25 November 2022
Publisher: Oxford University Press
The truth that we attain through mathematical proofs is identical to the truth that is recognized by divine wisdom. Galileo's Dialogue on the Two Greatest World Systems, written in the seventeenth century, is considered one of the foundational texts of modern science. This new translation presents Galileo's lively Italian prose in clear and modern English, making his entire text accessible to contemporary readers. At the same time, William Shea's introduction and notes provide a comprehensive overview of Galileo's career, drawing on the latest scholarship to explain the scientific and philosophical background of the text. This volume offers all the necessary resources for a thorough exploration of Galileo's masterpiece.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Oxford World's Classics has been providing a wide range of literature from around the world for over 100 years. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, offering the most accurate text along with a wealth of valuable features. These include expert introductions by renowned authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
Weight: 388g
Dimension: 129 x 195 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780198840138
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