Survey the development of astronomy prior to the sixteenth century. Include the theories of Greek astronomers, Renaissance ideas, and Neo-Platonism
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Students should realize that Western scientists and philosophies in earlier ages were by no means ignorant or close-minded, and that many factors had influenced the quest for greater scientific accuracy in medieval and late medieval times.
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