How Long to Read Galileo Galilei’s “Two New Sciences”

How Long Does it Take to Read Galileo Galilei’s “Two New Sciences”?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 15 minutes to read Galileo Galilei’s “Two New Sciences” by Alessandro De Angelis

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This book aims to make Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) accessible to the modern reader by refashioning the great scientist's masterpiece "Discourses and Mathematical Demonstrations Relating to Two New Sciences" in today's language. Galileo Galilei stands as one of the most important figures in history, not simply for his achievements in astronomy, physics, and engineering and for revolutionizing science and the scientific method in general, but also for the role that he played in the (still ongoing) drama concerning entrenched power and its desire to stifle any knowledge that may threaten it. Therefore, it is important that today's readers come to understand and appreciate what Galilei accomplished and wrote. But the mindset that shapes how we see the world today is quite different from the mindset -- and language -- of Galilei and his contemporaries. Another obstacle to a full understanding of Galilei's writings is posed by the countless historical, philosophical, geometrical, and linguistic references he made, along with his often florid prose, with its blend of Italian and Latin. De Angelis' new rendition of the work includes translations of the original geometrical figures into algebraic formulae in modern notation and allows the non-specialist reader to follow the thread of Galileo's thought and in a way that was barely possible until now.

How long is Galileo Galilei’s “Two New Sciences”?

Galileo Galilei’s “Two New Sciences” by Alessandro De Angelis is 193 pages long, and a total of 48,829 words.

This makes it 65% the length of the average book. It also has 60% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Galileo Galilei’s “Two New Sciences” Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 26 minutes to read Galileo Galilei’s “Two New Sciences” aloud.

What Reading Level is Galileo Galilei’s “Two New Sciences”?

Galileo Galilei’s “Two New Sciences” is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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