EAN: 9783030101497

GALILEO GALILEI THE TUSCAN ARTIST - PIETRO GREC...

This book is a distinctively original biography of Galileo Galilei  probably the last eclectic
genius of the Italian Renaissance  who was not only one of the greatest scientists ever  but
also a philosopher  a theologian  and a man of great literary  musical  and artistic talent -
The Tuscan Artist  as the poet John Milton referred to him. Galileo was exceptional in
simultaneously excelling in the Arts  Science  Philosophy  and Theology. These diverse aspects
of his life were closely intertwined  indeed  it may be said that he personally demonstrated
that human culture is not divisible  but rather one  with a thousand shades. Galileo also
represented the bridge between two historical epochs. As the philosopher Tommaso Campanella  a
contemporary of Galileo  recognized at the time  Galileo was responsible for ushering in a new
age  the Modern Age. This book  which is exceptional in the completeness of its coverage 
explores all aspects of the life of Galileo  as a Tuscan artist and giant of the Renaissance 
in a stimulating and reader-friendly way.

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