Decoding The Stars A Biography Of Angelo Secchi Jesuit And Scientist
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Decoding The Stars A Biography Of Angelo Secchi Jesuit And Scientist
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Author : Ileana Chinnici
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2019-06-17
Decoding The Stars A Biography Of Angelo Secchi Jesuit And Scientist written by Ileana Chinnici and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-06-17 with Science categories.
In Decoding the Stars, Ileana Chinnici offers an account of the life of the Jesuit scientist Angelo Secchi (1818-1878) and his important contributions to the development of many sciences, paying special attention to his studies in early astrophysics.
Angelo Secchi And Nineteenth Century Science
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Author : Ileana Chinnici
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2021-02-26
Angelo Secchi And Nineteenth Century Science written by Ileana Chinnici and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-02-26 with Science categories.
Angelo Secchi was a key figure in 19th century science. An Italian Jesuit and scientist, he helped lead the transition from astronomy to astrophysics and left a lasting legacy in the field. Secchi’s spectral classification of stars was a milestone that paved the way for modern astronomical research. He was also a founder of modern meteorology and an innovator in the design and development of new instruments and methods across disciplines.This contributed volume collects together reviews from an international group of historians, scientists and scholars representing the multiple disciplines where Secchi made significant contributions during his remarkable career. It analyzes both his famous and lesser known pioneering efforts with equal vigor, providing a well-rounded narrative of his life’s work. Beyond his scientific and technological work, his role as a Jesuit priest in Rome during the turbulent years of the mid 19th century is also described and placed in the context of his scientific and civic activities.
Jesuit Contribution To Science
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Author : Agustín Udías
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2014-09-27
Jesuit Contribution To Science written by Agustín Udías and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-27 with Religion categories.
This book presents a comprehensive history of the many contributions the Jesuits made to science from their founding to the present. It also links the Jesuits dedication to science with their specific spirituality which tries to find God in all things. The book begins with Christopher Clavius, professor of mathematics in the Roman College between 1567 and 1595, the initiator of this tradition. It covers Jesuits scientific contributions in mathematics, astronomy, physics and cartography up until the suppression of the order by the Pope in 1773. Next, the book details the scientific work the Jesuits pursued after their restoration in 1814. It examines the establishment of a network of observatories throughout the world; details contributions made to the study of tropical hurricanes, earthquakes and terrestrial magnetism and examines such important figures as Angelo Secchi, Stephen J. Perry, James B. Macelwane and Pierre Teilhard de Chardin. From their founding to the present, Jesuits have trodden an uncommon path to the frontiers where the Christian message is not yet known. Jesuits’ work in science is also an interesting chapter in the general problem of the relation between science and religion. This book provides readers with a complete portrait of the Jesuit scientific tradition. Its engaging story will appeal to those with an interest in the history of science, the history of the relations between science and religion and the history of Jesuits.
Believing Scientists Quotes
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Author : Fernando José Walsh
language : en
Publisher: Fernando José Walsh
Release Date : 2021-02-13
Believing Scientists Quotes written by Fernando José Walsh and has been published by Fernando José Walsh this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-02-13 with Religion categories.
The main exponents of science are or have been profound believers in God, the Creator of the universe. In this work the reader will find hundreds of phrases emitted by many of them that speak of their faith convictions; and of the relationship between faith and its science. They are mostly recognized scientists who believe not only in one God, but expressly in the God of the Bible. With this book the author continues with the task begun in The Lord of the two books to revive an old, but current idea, that the Creator communicates with human beings through two books of His authorship: Nature (general revelation ) and the Bible (special revelation). “The Creator has given two books to the mankind. In one has shown His majesty, in another - His will ... The two books together inform us not only about the existence of God, but also about His indescribable blessings for us. It is a sin to sow among them weeds and discontent”. Mikhail Lomonosov (1711-1765), father of Russian science.
Exploring The History Of Southeast Asian Astronomy
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Author : Wayne Orchiston
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2021-08-01
Exploring The History Of Southeast Asian Astronomy written by Wayne Orchiston and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-08-01 with Science categories.
This edited volume contains 24 different research papers by members of the History and Heritage Working Group of the Southeast Asian Astronomy Network. The chapters were prepared by astronomers from Australia, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Scotland, Sweden, Thailand and Vietnam. They represent the latest understanding of cultural and scientific interchange in the region over time, from ethnoastronomy to archaeoastronomy and more. Gathering together researchers from various locales, this volume enabled new connections to be made in service of building a more holistic vision of astronomical history in Southeast Asia, which boasts a proud and deep tradition.
Religious Narratives In Italian Literature After The Second Vatican Council
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Author : Jenny Ponzo
language : en
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Release Date : 2019-03-18
Religious Narratives In Italian Literature After The Second Vatican Council written by Jenny Ponzo and has been published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-18 with Religion categories.
This book presents a semiotic study of the re-elaboration of Christian narratives and values in a corpus of Italian novels published after the Second Vatican Council (1960s). It tackles the complex set of ideas expressed by Italian writers about the biblical narration of human origins and traditional religious language and ritual, the perceived clash between the immanent and transcendent nature and role of the Church, and the problematic notion of sanctity emerging from contemporary narrative.
When Science Goes Wrong
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Author : Consolmagno, Guy, SJ
language : en
Publisher: Paulist Press
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When Science Goes Wrong written by Consolmagno, Guy, SJ and has been published by Paulist Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Religion categories.
The science/faith discussion is often hindered by a fundamental misunderstanding of the role and function of science. This misunderstand was made most evident, with tragic consequences, during the recent pandemic. The ways that science has gone wrong, and the underlying causes of how it goes wrong, will be illustrated here with a series of historical essays describing ideas about the universe, planet Earth, and the evolution of life that were all based on ideas that were reasonable…but ultimately wrong. Some are amusing in retrospect; others are tragic. Theology, philosophy, or even mathematics may lay claim to eternal truths, but in science our very cosmologies change. Just as the major religions have adapted in the face of changing cultural cosmologies, so too has science adapted in the face of challenging new observations and new ideas. Religions and science are strengthened by experiencing a shift in our assumptions; that’s where we find out what’s essential, and what is cultural baggage. Ultimately, the point of our science is not to come up with the “right answer.” Both as scientists and as human beings, we know that sometimes we learn the most by encountering ideas that challenge us. When we say, “I know that can’t be right; so, where did it go wrong?” we gain a greater insight into what we do believe, and what it really means.
Enchantment Of Urania The 25 Centuries Of Exploration Of The Sky
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Author : Massimo Capaccioli
language : en
Publisher: World Scientific
Release Date : 2024-03-19
Enchantment Of Urania The 25 Centuries Of Exploration Of The Sky written by Massimo Capaccioli and has been published by World Scientific this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-03-19 with Science categories.
Today we know much about the sky: how stars are born, how they live and die, and how the universe as a whole evolves. We have learned of the existence of another type of matter, indifferent to light and yet decisive for the formation of galaxies, and we have a hint of a dark energy that since the last 4.5 billion years has taken over the control of the cosmos. We postulated and then discovered and even photographed black holes and listened to the faint rustle of the space-time ripple produced when these monsters devour each other. We reached these astonishing results (recognized by a bunch of Nobel Prizes and filling every day the media with wonders for the eyes and the mind) by the marriage of physics and astronomy that unified the Earth with the sky and then by the leap forward of science and technology in the Twentieth Century. This rich heritage has ancient roots. It was built by accumulating discoveries with errors, observations with fantasies, myths, and superstitions with flashes of genius, over a span of millennia, since Homo sapiens, turning his eyes to the immutable and perfect sky, began to ask questions.The book is a narration of the answers to these questions that had evolved over time: a progressive path, inserted in the general history, with some second thoughts and many obstacles. This is a saga of men and machines where greatness sometimes mixes with misery and passion often borders on sacrifice and even martyrdom. Why should we know it? Because our current knowledge is the result of these efforts and of the preconceptions that accompanied them.The challenge has been to present this complex and intricate subject without resorting to any formulas, so that it can be accessible to a wide audience of curious people, including high school and university students and in general all those who normally keep themselves informed of scientific things. A rich bibliography has also been added in the appendix for those wishing to learn more on one or more topics.
Henry Enfield Roscoe
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Author : Peter John Turnbull Morris
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2024-03-26
Henry Enfield Roscoe written by Peter John Turnbull Morris and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-03-26 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Now largely forgotten, Henry Enfield Roscoe was one of the most prominent chemists and educational reformers in Victorian Britain. His contributions include transforming Owens College into Victoria University, now the University of Manchester, campaigning for the reform of technical education, serving as the Liberal MP for South Manchester, and cofounding the Lister Institute of Preventative Medicine. In this detailed biography, authors Morris and Reed provide a timely and original contribution to the history of nineteenth-century British science and its relation to education, industry, and government policy, highlighting Roscoe's significant legacy as one of the leading scientists of his generation.
Italian Contributions To Planetary Astronomy
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Author : Ileana Chinnici
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
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Italian Contributions To Planetary Astronomy written by Ileana Chinnici and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with categories.