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Ptolemy's geocentric model endured because it was mathematically detailed, refined by centuries of work, and aligned with theology, whereas Copernicus's Catholic-supported heliocentric model initially lacked comparable mathematical refinement.
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Ptolemy's geocentric model endured because it was mathematically detailed, refined by centuries of work, and aligned with theology, whereas Copernicus's Catholic-supported heliocentric model initially lacked comparable mathematical refinement.
"In about 150, a Greek scientist named Ptolemy, working in Egypt, he developed the first comprehensive cosmological system. And this cosmological system, which he..."
"...the first person to suggest that this model is wrong is Copernicus, who is a Polish polymath. He did many things. He did astrology...."
"...care about the heliocentric model. They didn't care at all. So Copernicus was a devout Catholic. He was heavily supportive. The problem with Copernicus..."
Science begins here as a theological discipline of doubt.
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