In Defense Of The Earth's Centrality and Immobility

In Defense Of The Earth's Centrality and Immobility

Scholastic Reaction To Copernicanism In The Seventeenth Century

by Edward Grant

69 pages· 2007· ISBN 9781422374597
Join Readfeed freeFind clubs reading this bookBrowse readable books
About
Contents: Introduction; (I) The Diversity of the Aristotelian Reaction; (II) The Basic Defense of Aristotelian Cosmology; (III) The Earth¿s Centrality: (A) The Three Centers; (B) The Terraqueous Sphere; (IV) The Earth¿s Immobility: (A) Physical Arguments Based on the Common Motion: (1) The Common Motion; (2) Ships & the Common Motion; (3) Cannon Balls to East & West; (4) The Fall of Heavy & Light Bodies; (5) Miscellaneous Physical Arguments; (B) Metaphysical Arguments: Simplicity, Order & Nobility; & Conclusion.

Discuss In Defense Of The Earth's Centrality and Immobility with other readers

Join or start a book club for In Defense Of The Earth's Centrality and Immobility on Readfeed. Live chat, shared reading progress, and AI discussion questions — free to get started.

Sign up freeBrowse book clubs

Frequently asked questions

How do I join a book club for In Defense Of The Earth's Centrality and Immobility?

Sign up free on Readfeed, then browse public clubs or start your own club with In Defense Of The Earth's Centrality and Immobility as the current read. Invite friends with a share link and discuss together with live chat and AI discussion questions.

Can I discuss In Defense Of The Earth's Centrality and Immobility with other readers online?

Yes. Readfeed book clubs let you chat live, share progress, and join discussions about In Defense Of The Earth's Centrality and Immobility with readers worldwide — whether your club is virtual, in-person, or hybrid.

Is Readfeed free?

Yes. Creating an account and joining book clubs is free. Sign up to find readers who love the same books and start discussing today.