"The Life of Galileo Galilei, with Illustrations of the Advancement of Experimental Philosophy," by John Elliot Drinkwater Bethune, tells the story of Galileo Galilei, a famous scientist, and how his work changed science and philosophy. The book explores the time before Galileo, when people mostly followed old ideas, especially those of Aristotle. It then shows how Galileo began to question these ideas and use experiments to find answers. The story highlights Galileo's early life and the things that inspired him to challenge the old ways of thinking. It also describes his first experiments and how he pushed for a new method of science that relied on hands-on experience rather than just watching, paving the way for his important discoveries.
The Life of Galileo Galilei, with Illustrations of the Advancement of Experimental Philosophy Life of Kepler
By John Elliot Drinkwater Bethune
Witness the dawn of modern science as one man's quest for truth overturns centuries of tradition.
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About the Author John Elliot Drinkwater Bethune (1801–1851) was an English educator, mathematician and polyglot known for promoting women's education in India. He was the founder of Calcutta Female School in Calcutta, which is considered the oldest women's college in Asia. He started his professional life as a lawyer in England and came to India by his appointment as a law member of the Governor General's Council of Ministers. His efforts to further women's education were actively supported by Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar and other members of the Bengali Renaissance.
John Elliot Drinkwater Bethune (1801–1851) was an English educator, mathematician and polyglot known for promoting women's education in India. He was the founder of Calcutta Female School in Calcutta, which is considered the oldest women's college in Asia. He started his professional life as a lawyer in England and came to India by his appointment as a law member of the Governor General's Council of Ministers. His efforts to further women's education were actively supported by Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar and other members of the Bengali Renaissance.
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