Year: 2002

Why was Galileo’s Dialogue concerning the Two Chief World Systems condemned by the Roman Catholic Church? Was this confrontation inevitable or could it have been avoided?

[Printable Version] The conflict between Galileo and the church is a well-known incident in history often portrayed as a battle between the tyrannical Catholic Church and a heroic scientist. As recently as 1992 the Roman Catholic Church admitted they had made an error in their persecution of Galileo at a meeting of the Vatican’s Pontifical… Continue reading Why was Galileo’s Dialogue concerning the Two Chief World Systems condemned by the Roman Catholic Church? Was this confrontation inevitable or could it have been avoided?

I finally completed and handed

I finally completed and handed in my dissertation this morning. If I had slept for more than 2 hours last night I may have considered dancing a jig but since I haven’t I won’t. It may be unhealthy. Lots of exciting new stuff coming your way when I’ve caught up on my sleep.

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