Galileo's Visions
Marco Piccolino
Reading Time
at 250 WPM5h 37m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 5h 37m to read Galileo's Visions.
Personalise your estimate by entering your reading speed below
Test my reading speedEnter speed in words per minute
12
days at 30 min/day
337
total minutes
Galileo's Visions
by Marco Piccolino, Nicholas Wade
Published
2013
Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Pages
337
ISBN-13
9781306372985
Description
"In a fascinating and accessible style, Marco Piccolino and Nick Wade analyse the scientific and philosophical work of Galileo Galilei from the particular viewpoint of his approach to the senses (and especially vision) as a means of acquiring trustworthy knowledge about the constitution of the world. For Galileo evidence from the senses was potentially ambiguous, hence reliable information capable of penetrating the complexity of reality could only be obtained by interpreting the sensory data critically. The philosophical background of Galileo's attitude to the senses was his awareness that nature had not developed a specific language aimed at communicating with senses generally and human senses in particular. Galileo's analysis of the senses corresponded closely to a fundamental tenet of modern sensory physiology and psychophysics - the absence in the world of specific sensory signals like sounds, colours, tastes, and odours." -- Publisher's description.
Subjects
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Galileo's Visions?
This edition of Galileo's Visions has approximately 337 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Galileo's Visions?
For most readers, Galileo's Visions typically takes between 7h 1m and 4h 41m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 84,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 37m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 84,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Galileo's Visions?
The estimated word count for Galileo's Visions is approximately 84,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Galileo's Visions?
Galileo's Visions was written by Marco Piccolino, Nicholas Wade.
When was Galileo's Visions published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2013. The original work may have been published on a different date.