Greek Science II University of Oregon希腊科学②俄勒冈大学.pptVIP

Greek Science II Fundamental Issues and Theories As applied to the Motions of the Planets Assumptions and Complications Implicit and reflecting ‘common sense’ (the ‘cultural component’), is the perception that the earth must be unmoving and at the center of the universe. It is also manifest that everything either moves (‘falls’) toward the earth ‘naturally’ or revolves eternally around it in perfect circles. But there were problems: the planets do not move in perfect circles. They exhibit ‘retrograde motion; getting brighter and dimmer, moving forwards and backwards. How to explain and s