Bøger af Edward Grant

This is a print on demand publication. Contents: Introduction; (I) The Diversity of the Aristotelian Reaction; (II) The Basic Defense of Aristotelian Cosmology; (III) The Earth's Centrality: The Three Centers; & The Terraqueous Sphere; (IV) The Earth's Immobility: (A) Physical Arguments Based on the Common Motion: The Common Motion; Ships & the Common Motion; Cannon Balls to East & West; The Fall of Heavy & Light Bodies; & Miscellaneous Physical Arguments; & (B) Metaphysical Arguments: Simplicity, Order & Nobility; & Conclusion.

Many people believe that during the Middle Ages, Christianity was actively hostile toward science (then known as natural philosophy) and impeded its progress.