Copernicus Hypotheses - A Review

When Copernicus suggested reading the theory as mere mathematical hypothesis, he was trying to help by offering a way that sceptics could find it palatable and useful. The ultimate compliment to copernicus has been paid in modern times by the great historian and philosopher of science, pierre duen,. He emphasized the realist elements on the revolutions rather than the hypothetical ones. Scientists should think of their theories as provisional hypotheses that remain open to revision. Only revelation offers certain truth, and human reason must make do with making better guesses instead of worse ones.