Article ID: CBB831103826

Galilée, la lune et les jésuites: à propos du "Nuncius Sidereus Collegii Romani" et du 'Problème de Mantoue'. (2005)

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The Jesuit mathematicians readily acknowledged Galileo's telescopic discoveries as soon as they had instruments to verify them. However, the description and interpretation of the new Lunar phenomena posed specific problems. Ancient and Medieval discussions on the substance and mode of illumination of the planet were resumed. Christoph Clavius preferred to hold to the traditional Scholastic theory, while his disciples - especially Grienberger - felt that it could no longer fit the observed data. Moreover, the Jesuits were not inclined to join in the blatant opposition of conservative Aristotelians. Thus, their attitude was at first marked by ambivalence: the "Nuncius Sidereus Collegii Romani" mixes enthusiastic acknowledgement and praise with prudent reservations. The so-called 'problem of Mantua' goes further in some respects, while expressing or implying serious objections. Now, if we examine a series of Jesuit publications, we find strong initial resistance, testimonials of real discussion and irrepressible - though controlled and limited - evolution. The strategy adopted was to dissociate and treat separately the elements that Galileo had joined together in a potent pro-Copernican demonstration.

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Authors & Contributors
Guerrini, Luigi
McCarthy, John P.
Lupieri, Edmondo
Bucciarelli, Lucia
Alberto Melloni
Protasi, Chiara
Concepts
Science and religion
Astronomy
Copernicanism
Cosmology
Science and politics
Censorship
Time Periods
17th century
16th century
20th century
Early modern
Places
Italy
Europe
Institutions
Jesuits (Society of Jesus)
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