Maurice A. Finocchiaro is Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, Emeritus, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
"Finocchiaro is the foremost scholar and translator of Galileo'
works and this book an invaluable collection of key documents
concerning the 'reatest scandal of Christendom'-the trial and
condemnation of the founder of modern science as a heretic by the
Roman Inquisition in 1633. The book follows and complements
Finocchiaro' magisterial work Retrying Galileo:1633-1992 , and
provides essential, original source material concerning the facts
and issues indispensable for scholars, students and educated lay
persons. Finocchiaro's masterly introductory essay provides a
valuable guide to the history and issues, particularly helping to
dispel the many myths regarding the scientific, philosophical,
theological and political issues raised by Galileo's trial. An
unrivaled resource for understanding the 'alileo Affair'" --Peter
Slezak, University of New South Wales
"Finocchiaro has proven himself to be one of the most reliable
guides to the life and work of Galileo, and especially to the
circumstances surrounding his condemnation by the Roman Catholic
Church in 1633. In this superb book he provides his own careful and
accurate translations of the essential documents that enable a
reader to form an intelligent opinion about what has become known
as the Galileo Affair. The various documents reveal the
intellectual and philosophical issues, the human, social,
political, bureaucratic, and religious factors, and the difficulty
of reaching easy assessments and conclusions in history. Although
Finocchiaro provides an invaluable Introduction, outlining the
major philosophical, religious, and personal issues involved, and
the sequence of salient events, his main aim is to allow readers to
form their own conclusions, based on the original documents. We
should all be grateful to him for making this possible in such an
accessible and compelling way." --John Henry, University of
Edinburgh
"Maurice Finocchiaro has done more than anyone to make the
documents of Galileo' trial available in English. This volume
includes crucial new materials, incorporates recent research, and
provides a clear, succinct and accessible introduction to one of
the most fascinating episodes in the relations between science and
religion, whose implications are still with us today." Paula
Findlen, Stanford University
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