Jesuit astronomers and the cosmological controversies of the 17th century

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1. Jesuit astronomers and the cosmological controversies of the 17th century

Prof. Ivana Gambaro (Università degli Studi di Genova)

The nature and extent of Jesuit contributions to scientific knowledge during the 17th century have been the object of in-depth historical analyses, in fact the Society of Jesus was one of the religious Order most engaged in pedagogical and scientific activities. Focusing on the post-Galilean period, I will analyze the research developed by some Jesuit astronomers and mathematicians through...