Southern New Hampshire University A Psychoanalysis of Galileo Galilei: Observed Personality Traits as Contributing Factors in His Condemnation by the Catholic Church in 1633. A Capstone Project Submitted to the College of Online and Continuing Education in Partial Fulfillment of the Master of Arts in History By Krystle D. Lindamood Mascoutah, IL September, 2018 Copyright © 2018 by Krystle D. Lindamood All Rights Reserved ii Student: Krystle D. Lindamood I certify that this student has met the requirements for formatting the capstone project and that this project is suitable for preservation in the University Archive. October 9, 2018 __________________________________________ _______________ Southern New Hampshire University Date College of Online and Continuing Education iii Abstract Galileo Galilei, and his condemnation by the Catholic Church, termed the Galileo Affair, has been studied for over three hundred centuries, with the preponderance of the literature focusing on and directing animosity between the science and religious disciplines. Avenues of research have included the economic, religious, political, and social lenses; directing the focus everywhere but at Galileo himself. It is for this reason that we seek to psychoanalyze Galileo. A psychoanalysis of an individual examines what lies beneath the surface of their conscious behavior to determine what motivates that person, and why at times they behave counter to their own best interests. This research examines the observed personality traits of Galileo and how these traits directly impacted his career, condemnation, and more specifically the level of the severity of his sentencing using select excerpts of letters of correspondence between the years of 1606-1633. These documents were compiled into the accompanying digital exhibit, the Psychoanalysis of Galileo Galilei. Although this research primarily psychoanalyzes Galileo’s personality, there are also connections drawn between Galileo’s patronage networks and the political turmoil of the period. iv Dedication to my Husband Joshua and Daughter Genevieve A very heartfelt thank you to my husband, Joshua, who has steadfastly ensured that I had the time, and the quiet, to complete my research. Especially for having gone so far as to create a home office for me to “spread out” my research. I love you. For my daughter, Genevieve, thank you for allowing me to work during the day with the promises of quality time every evening for my baby girl. I love you to infinity and beyond! Thank you both for your unwavering support and understanding in this milestone in our lives; our journey continues. v Table of Contents Abstract .......................................................................................................................................... iv List of Figures ............................................................................................................................... vii Acknowledgments.......................................................................................................................... xi List of Notable Figures ................................................................................................................. xii Introduction ......................................................................................................................................1 Chapter 1: Historiography................................................................................................................5 Chapter 2: Methodology ................................................................................................................13 Chapter 3: Specialized Audience ...................................................................................................24 Chapter 4: Topic Research and Project Plan ..................................................................................32 Chapter 5: Budget and Staff ...........................................................................................................69 Chapter 6: Recommendations and Ethical Considerations ............................................................75 Conclusion .....................................................................................................................................81 Appendix A: Psychoanalysis of Galileo Galilei Omeka Exhibit...................................................85 Appendix B: Copyrights ..............................................................................................................155 Bibliography ................................................................................................................................156 vi List of Figures Figure 1: Psychoanalysis of Galileo Galilei Omeka Exhibit QR Code ........................................ 71 Figure 2: Omeka Exhibit Development Cost ................................................................................ 72 Figure 3: Omeka Exhibit Maintenance Cost, Virtual Psychology Museum ................................. 73 Figure 4: Introduction Panel to Psychoanalysis of Galileo Galilei Exhibit .................................. 85 Figure 5: Introduction Panel Continued ........................................................................................ 86 Figure 6: Type-A Personality........................................................................................................ 87 Figure 7: Type-A Personality Continued ...................................................................................... 88 Figure 8: Type-A Personality Continued ...................................................................................... 89 Figure 9: Type-A Personality Continued ...................................................................................... 90 Figure 10: Type-A Personality Continued .................................................................................... 91 Figure 11: Type-A Personality Continued .................................................................................... 92 Figure 12: Type-A Personality Continued .................................................................................... 93 Figure 13: Type-A Personality Continued .................................................................................... 94 Figure 14: Ambitious Nature ........................................................................................................ 95 Figure 15: Ambitious Nature Continued....................................................................................... 96 Figure 16: Ambitious Nature Continued....................................................................................... 97 Figure 17: Ambitious Nature Continued....................................................................................... 98 Figure 18: Ambitious Nature Continued....................................................................................... 99 Figure 19: Ambitious Nature Continued..................................................................................... 100 Figure 20: Ambitious Nature Continued..................................................................................... 101 Figure 21: Ambitious Nature Continued..................................................................................... 102 vii Figure 22: Ambitious Nature Continued..................................................................................... 103 Figure 23: Ambitious Nature Continued..................................................................................... 104 Figure 24: Ambitious Nature Continued..................................................................................... 105 Figure 25: Narcissistic Tendencies ............................................................................................. 106 Figure 26: Narcissistic Tendencies Continued ........................................................................... 107 Figure 27: Narcissistic Tendencies Continued ........................................................................... 108 Figure 28: Narcissistic Tendencies Continued ........................................................................... 109 Figure 29: Narcissistic Tendencies Continued ........................................................................... 110 Figure 30: Narcissistic Tendencies Continued ........................................................................... 111 Figure 31: Narcissistic Tendencies Continued ........................................................................... 112 Figure 32: Narcissistic Tendencies Continued ........................................................................... 113 Figure 33: Narcissistic Tendencies Continued ........................................................................... 114 Figure 34: Narcissistic Tendencies Continued ........................................................................... 115 Figure 35: Narcissistic Tendencies Continued ........................................................................... 116 Figure 36: Narcissistic Tendencies Continued ........................................................................... 117 Figure 37: Patriarchal Duties ...................................................................................................... 118 Figure 38: Patriarchal Duties Continued..................................................................................... 119 Figure 39: Patriarchal Duties Continued....................................................................................