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112. Medieval Science

The Rest Is History

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Medieval Science: A Different Lens on Progress

This chapter examines how medieval science viewed knowledge not as a linear progression but as a means to reinterpret ancient wisdom, shaping a moral and spiritual understanding of advancement. It highlights the contributions of medieval Islamic science, the impact of Aristotle's works, and the evolution of astronomical devices like the astrolabe. The discussion ultimately connects these historical insights to the transformative ideas that led to Copernicus's heliocentric model.

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