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Unit 4: The Galileo Case (Dr. Thomas Woods)
Dr. Thomas Woods: The Catholic Church—Builder of Civilization, Episode 4: The Galileo Case
Film Focus Point: In this episode of the series based on a book by the same name and author, Woods gives an overview of some of the complexities of the Church’s case against Galileo and provides a balance in understanding both sides of the conflict and the enduring perception that the Catholic Church is an opponent of scientific research.
Text Focus Point: Page 144
Discussion Questions
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In what sense was the disagreement between Galileo and the Church a conflict of personalities?
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If you were faced with defending the actions of the Church against Galileo, what facts would you draw upon?
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Likewise, if you were faced with defending the actions of Galileo, what facts would you draw upon?
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In what ways did the Church make the scientific revolution possible?
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