Mathematics versus philosophy, then and now
Divergent interpretations of Galileo’s alleged greatness cut across disciplinary divides: mathematics versus philosophy, science versus humanities. Understanding Galileo means dealing with these fundamental tensions. Transcript Those who can’t do,
Opinionated History of Mathematics
November 21, 201819m 21s
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Divergent interpretations of Galileo’s alleged greatness cut across disciplinary divides: mathematics versus philosophy, science versus humanities. Understanding Galileo means dealing with these fundamental tensions. Transcript Those who can’t do, teach. I’m sure you have heard this saying. It sums up Galileo’s role in the history of scientific thought, in my opinion. Galileo’s books are “Science … <a href="https://intellectualmathematics.com/blog/mathematics-versus-philosophy-then-and-now/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Mathematics versus philosophy, then and now</span></a>