What Is The Conflict In Life Of Galileo
“Not only is a book without conflict, something no one wants to read, but a life without conflict is nothing where nothing is gained, nothing is earned, nothing is won.” – A.C. Gaughen
Only when we truly encounter conflict do we truly reveal ourselves. We reveal our fear, our desperation, our deepest feelings. Its tests our core and everything we value to the bitter end. Many lives who encounter conflict is threatened and will be safe if they submit defeat. Much was the case for Galileo against the Inquisition. It reveals who we are inside, our fears, exposing oneself to everything. The Orlando mass shooting left many in despair, the nation deeply in fear of the unknown. Our ideals put in question and doubt at the moment of a crisis. The reformation …show more content…
For instance, Galileo challenged Aristotle’s theories which were supported by the church. In Bertolt Brecht’s Play “Life of Galileo”, Galileo is seen as a man who demonstrates the utmost passion for science and the truth, regardless of consequences presented by the Inquisition. Regardless of Segredo’s warning, “Galileo, I saw you on your own pyre. I beg you, do not go.” Galileo continued to support Copernicus’s theories. The Inquisition, learning of Galileo’s discoveries urged the Pope to apprehend Galileo for heresy. However, the Pope, irritated by the interminable noise of shuffling in the corridors of the Vatican, he relents, allowing the Inquisitor to threaten Galileo by showing him, “the instruments”. Only after Galileo was threatened, did he recant his theories publicly. Galileo always presented himself as a man passionate of reason and physics, eager to demonstrate the truth to the common people. Motivating others to join him in his discoveries. Once conflict arose against him, Galileo refused to abandon his life of comfort and recanted his principles and research, along with his pupils. Therefore, avoiding a life of persecution. Galileo followed human nature, where your livelihood is being threatened, many will seek to save
Only when we truly encounter conflict do we truly reveal ourselves. We reveal our fear, our desperation, our deepest feelings. Its tests our core and everything we value to the bitter end. Many lives who encounter conflict is threatened and will be safe if they submit defeat. Much was the case for Galileo against the Inquisition. It reveals who we are inside, our fears, exposing oneself to everything. The Orlando mass shooting left many in despair, the nation deeply in fear of the unknown. Our ideals put in question and doubt at the moment of a crisis. The reformation …show more content…
For instance, Galileo challenged Aristotle’s theories which were supported by the church. In Bertolt Brecht’s Play “Life of Galileo”, Galileo is seen as a man who demonstrates the utmost passion for science and the truth, regardless of consequences presented by the Inquisition. Regardless of Segredo’s warning, “Galileo, I saw you on your own pyre. I beg you, do not go.” Galileo continued to support Copernicus’s theories. The Inquisition, learning of Galileo’s discoveries urged the Pope to apprehend Galileo for heresy. However, the Pope, irritated by the interminable noise of shuffling in the corridors of the Vatican, he relents, allowing the Inquisitor to threaten Galileo by showing him, “the instruments”. Only after Galileo was threatened, did he recant his theories publicly. Galileo always presented himself as a man passionate of reason and physics, eager to demonstrate the truth to the common people. Motivating others to join him in his discoveries. Once conflict arose against him, Galileo refused to abandon his life of comfort and recanted his principles and research, along with his pupils. Therefore, avoiding a life of persecution. Galileo followed human nature, where your livelihood is being threatened, many will seek to save