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The Life of Galileo Galilei, with Illustrations of the Advancement of Experimental Philosophy / Life of Kepler

By John Elliot Drinkwater Bethune
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The text chronicles Galileo Galilei's life and scientific work while tracing the wider shift toward experimental philosophy. It emphasizes his insistence on observation, measurement, and controlled experiment as corrective to scholastic reasoning, outlines his mathematical and astronomical contributions including the application of optical instruments, and contrasts his methods with those of contemporaries such as Bacon. Biographical narrative is combined with analysis of method, descriptions of instruments and discoveries, and discussion of contemporary reception, together illustrating the practical development and influence of inductive, experiment-based natural philosophy.

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John Elliot Drinkwater Bethune

John Elliot Drinkwater Bethune was an English author and biographer known for his works on prominent figures in the history of science. His notable book, "The Life of Galileo Galilei, with Illustrations of the Advancement of Experimental Philosophy / Life of Kepler," explores the contributions of these two pivotal scientists to the development of experimental philosophy. Bethune's writing reflects a deep engagement with the scientific revolution and its key players, providing readers with insights into their lives and the impact of their work on modern science.

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