Galileo: A Very Short Introduction (very Short ... May 2026

This report examines by Stillman Drake, published by Oxford University Press .

: The book suggests that the prosecution of Galileo was largely fueled by the hostility of academic philosophers who felt threatened by his empirical approach. Galileo: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short ...

In this volume, Stillman Drake provides a concise biography of Galileo Galilei, focusing on his scientific methodology and the historical circumstances leading to his condemnation by the Roman Inquisition in 1633. Drake challenges the common "science versus religion" narrative, arguing instead that Galileo's primary conflict was with contemporary philosophers rather than the Church itself. Key Themes This report examines by Stillman Drake, published by