World War II
...ing and specializing in math and mechanics, before long he became one of the most highly respected philosophers (Horst 1). Galileo strongly disagreed with Aristotle’s beliefs. According to Carl Horst, Brewster said, “The boldness, may we not say the recklessness, with which Galileo insisted on making proselytes of his enemies, served but to alienate the from the truth.” I believe Brewster was trying to say that Galileo knew what he was doing even though his works could lead to trouble. Galileo was also incredibly dedicated to his works. He knew that the majority of his society would think he was a fool if he differed with Aristotle. “Coming to Rome in 1611…setting up he telescope in the Quirinal Garden…he exhibited the sunspots and other objects to an admiring throng” (Horst 4). After this discovery, people still disagreed with Galileo, but Galileo didn’t mind. The negativity of the people motivated him to work even harder, in my opinion. Phan 2 Galileo worked very hard throughout his life to improve t...