Aristotle, Galileo And The Tower Of Pisa - Lane Cooper - Bog

""Aristotle, Galileo And The Tower Of Pisa"" by Cooper Lane is a non-fiction book that delves into the history of science and the famous experiment conducted by Galileo Galilei at the Leaning Tower of Pisa. The book explores the contrasting theories of Aristotle and Galileo on the subject of motion and gravity, and how their ideas clashed with the prevailing beliefs of their time. The reader is taken on a journey through the scientific discoveries of ancient Greece, the medieval period, and the Renaissance, and how they led to the development of modern physics. The book also includes a detailed account of Galileo's experiment at the Tower of Pisa, where he dropped two spheres of different weights to prove his theory that objects of different masses fall at the same rate. Through the retelling of this historic experiment, Lane offers insights into the scientific method and the importance of empirical evidence in shaping our understanding of the world. Overall, ""Aristotle, Galileo And The Tower Of Pisa"" is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the history of science and the evolution of physics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.