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There is general agreement that Galileo is one of the most important figures in the history of science and scientific method. His science, method and thought seem clearly to reflect critical aspects of the transition from medieval to modern science. But here agreement ends. There is no consensus concerning the exact nature of the changes which took place or Galileo’s precise role with respect to these changes. And what Galileo thought on almost every topic is subject to endless controversy.
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I would like to mention here the great benefits I gained from the conference out of which this book has come (Blacksburg, Virginia, October, 1975). There was much vigorous and fruitful discussion and exchange of ideas has continued. Also, I wish to thank Peter Machamer and Charles B. Schmitt for helpful comments at later stages of my paper.
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Wisan, W.L. (1978). Galileo’s Scientific Method: A Reexamination. In: Butts, R.E., Pitt, J.C. (eds) New Perspectives on Galileo. The University of Western Ontario Series in Philosophy of Science, vol 14. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-9799-8_1
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