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First published Fri Mar 4, 2005; substantive revision Wed May 10, 2017. Galileo Galilei (1564â1642) has always played a key role in any history of science and, in many histories of philosophy, he is a, if not the, central figure of the scientific revolution of the 17th Century. His work in physics or natural philosophy, astronomy, and the methodology of science still evoke debate after over 400 years.
Â· just now. 1  The basic reason that Galileo Galilei is the father of modern science is that he put into use the scientific method. With Aristotle science was derived from everyday observations. 2  Galileo Galilei was referred to, in his day, as the father of modern astronomy, physics and science by various academics. One misconception that has lasted many years is that Galileo Galilei invented the telescope, which he did not.