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Giordano Bruno, an Italian philosopher, was born in Novara in 1548 and was executed by burning at the stake in Rome on February 17, 1600. He is known for challenging the religious doctrines of his time, particularly his views on the infinity of the universe and the existence of multiple worlds. Bruno's ideas had a profound impact on the scientific revolution.

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“There is no absolute up or down, as Aristotle taught; no absolute position in space; but the position of a body is relative to that of other bodies. Everywhere there is incessant relative change in position throughout the universe, and the observer is always at the center of things.”

Body Universe Space Atheism Position Taught Absolutes Positive Atheism Relative Observers Incessant

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“In this infinite space is placed our universe (whether by chance, by necessity, or by providence I do not now consider).”

Universe Chance Space Atheism Infinite Positive Atheism Providence Infinite Space

Book:Giordano Bruno; his life and thought: With annotated translation of his work, On the infinite universe and worlds

Source: Giordano Bruno; his life and thought: With annotated translation of his work, On the infinite universe and worlds

“Make then your forecasts, my lords Astrologers, with your slavish physicians, by means of those astrolabes with which you seek to discern the fantastic nine moving spheres; in these you finally imprison your own minds, so that you appear to me but as parrots in a cage, while I watch you dancing up and down, turning and hopping within those circles.”

Mind Mean Moving Lord Watches Atheism Dancing Positive Atheism Circles Nine Fantastic Spheres Physicians Cages Up And Down Forecasts Parrots Hopping

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“You explain right well, and you shew that you understand argument and are not a mere sophist since you accept that which cannot be denied.”

Wells Accepting Atheism Argument Mere Positive Atheism Denied

Book:Giordano Bruno; his life and thought: With annotated translation of his work, On the infinite universe and worlds

Source: Giordano Bruno; his life and thought: With annotated translation of his work, On the infinite universe and worlds

“I pray you, magnificent Sir, do not trouble yourself to return to us, but await our coming to you.”

Trouble Atheism Return Praying Positive Atheism Magnificent I Pray

Author:Giordano Bruno

About the Author

Born: 1548
Died: February 17, 1600
Known for: Philosopher
Quotes: 78

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