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Explore the intersection of science, philosophy and religious authority through Maurice Finocchiaro's rigorous examination of Galileo's trial and its enduring legacy. This volume from the Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science series judiciously compares and contrasts Galileo's condemnation by the Inquisition over his Earth-motion theories with the centuries-long controversy surrounding the rightness of that verdict. Finocchiaro employs fine distinctions as both expository device and analytical tool to illuminate how critical reasoning shaped one of history's most pivotal confrontations between empirical observation and institutional dogma. Whether you study the history of science, philosophy of religion, or intellectual history, this scholarly work provides essential context for understanding how scientific truth claims navigate institutional power and doctrinal resistance. Part of Springer's respected Boston Studies series, it represents years of careful scholarship on a conflict that continues to resonate in contemporary debates about science and belief.

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Maurice Finocchiaro's definitive analysis compares Galileo's trial with subsequent controversies over the Inquisition's condemnation and its legitimacy.

Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science series volume 280 combines rigorous philosophy with historical narrative.

The book employs fine distinctions and critical reasoning to examine the intersection of empirical science and religious authority.

Published by Springer, this academic text provides scholarly depth for researchers in history of science, philosophy and intellectual history.

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04 May 2012
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