The Martyrs of Science OR, THE LIVES OF GALILEO, TYCHO BRAHE, AND KEPLER
By:David Brewster Published By:Double9 Books
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"The Martyrs of Science" is a historical paintings written by means of David Brewster, a Scottish physicist and inventor, within the nineteenth century. The book presents a compelling account of the lives and contributions of exquisite scientists who confronted adversity and persecution within the pursuit of their discoveries. Brewster's paintings focuses on the demanding situations and sacrifices persisted through these "martyrs" of technology, individuals who frequently encountered resistance from religious authorities, societal norms, and political institutions. The book highlights figures like Galileo Galilei, who clashed with the Catholic Church over his heliocentric model of the solar system, and Michael Servetus, a pioneer within the subject of anatomy who was performed for his unorthodox religious beliefs. Through engaging narratives and historical bills, Brewster underscores the significance of clinical inquiry and the courage it regularly requires to project prevailing dogmas. "The Martyrs of Science" serves as a tribute to individuals who risked their livelihoods or even their lives to enhance human expertise and understanding. Overall, David Brewster's paintings gives readers a profound appreciation for the determination and fortitude of these clinical pioneers, losing mild on their struggles and the enduring impact in their contributions to the progress of technological know-how and human civilization.
Sir David Brewster, KH, FRS, FSA Scot FSSA MICE was a British scientist, inventor, author, and academic administrator who lived from 11 December 1781 to 10 February 1868. In science, he is most known for his experimental work in physical optics, which was primarily concerned with the study of light polarization and included the discovery of Brewster's angle. He found photoelasticity while studying the birefringence of crystals under compression, so establishing the subject of optical mineralogy. For his contributions to optics, William Whewell labeled him the "father of modern experimental optics" and "the Johannes Kepler of optics." Brewster, a pioneer in photography, produced an improved stereoscope called the "lenticular stereoscope," which became the first portable 3D-viewing gadget. He also created two types of polarimeters, the polyzonal lens, the lighthouse illuminator, and the kaleidoscope. Brewster was a staunch Presbyterian who marched beside his brother during the 1843 Disruption, which resulted in the founding of the Free Church of Scotland. Brewster specialized in the life and work of his hero, Isaac Newton, as a science historian. Brewster published a full biography of Newton in 1831 and was the first scientific historian to analyze several of Newton's Nachlass works.
