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74 - The Copernican Revolution (Ft. Aviva Rothman)

Why This Universe?

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The Copernican Revolution: Astronomy vs. Natural Philosophy

This chapter explores the transition from the belief that the Earth is at the center of the cosmos to the belief that the sun is at the center. It delves into the opinions of people in Renaissance Europe, the distinction between astronomy and natural philosophy, and the factors that drove the Copernican Revolution.

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