Here is the scheme we will elaborate on in class. We will have to keep these distinctions in mind as we discuss the history of dispute over the structure and composition of the universe. Actually Copernicus had probably completed his study by 1530, but he delayed publication of his results for fear of the reaction he anticipated would greet it. Forward to the outline of logical structure of explanation in the sciences . Go to the Home Page of the course .
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