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Question by milthistagent: Do you think Aristarchus of Samos and other ancient scientists ideas contributed to more modern scientists vie
Do you think ancient scientists, mathematicians, philosophers ideas contributed to more modern scientists like Newton, Einstein, Copernicus?

For example: Aristarchus of Samos proposed the first heliocentric model of the Universe. Did Copernicus use that as part of his research? (It was also proposed by Seleucus and Vedic texts)

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Answer by xx_villainess_xx
Definitely. Ancient scientists, mathematicians, philosophers, etc. laid the foundations for those of today. Aristarchus of Samos is a perfect example. He was the first known astronomer to propose the heliocentric model of the solar system (the sun being the center of the solar system) at a time when the geocentric model (the earth being the center of the solar system) was more widely accepted. Plato, his student, Aristotle, Ptolemy, and many others supported the geocentric model. Seleucus was the last known astronomer to have supported the heliocentric model proposed by Aristarchus–and like you said, it was also found much earlier in Vedic texts–until Copernicus came along.

I remember reading somewhere that it was said that Copernicus had cited Aristarchus’ theory in one of his manuscripts, but the citation was never released for publication because he was not directly inspired by Aristarchus, contrary to popular belief. And that the Copernican theory stemmed not from an astronomer’s standpoint, rather a “simple” mathematician’s hypothesis.

Whatever the case might be, these are people that laid the foundation for their successors (Galileo, etc.). Their theories were scrutinized and revised for centuries…and what we NOW know is the result.

Here are some others that are worthy of note:

Leucippus and his student Democritus, and their atomic theory

Pythagoras and his Pythagorean theorem (a^2 + b^2= c^2). The theorem itself is believed to predate Pythagoras’ existence, but he was credited with discovering it and proving it to be true.

Alcmaeon of Croton, an ancient Greek philosopher who “dabbled” in medicine (there is no conclusive evidence that he was a physician, though most of his work dealt with medical science). He performed human dissection for medical research; supported the idea that the brain was the “powerhouse” of the body, the source of our intelligence and consciousness; and made a connection between the brain, nerves and sensory organs.

Hippocrates, the father of medicine. He was the first to rationalize diseases and illnesses; considered that diseases and illnesses could potentially be attributed to one’s environment and/or family history; and of course I have to mention his contribution of the Hippocratic Oath.

Archimedes, the greatest mathematician in history, and his Archimedes’ Principle (buoyancy).

Eratosthenes, who was said to be the first to have calculated the circumference of the Earth (and it wasn’t too far off), and also devised the longitude and latitude system.

These are just a few that I can think of at the moment (I could probably list a ton more), without taking the time to pull out notes or do some research. Unfortunately I could only think of those of Greek origin, but there are many others from other regions worthy of note as well.

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Question by Believer: Why do we never question the modern english translations of ancient secular philosophers and historians?
originally written in ancient Greek, Roman, Egyptian…etc. in the same way that we do ancient religious texts? Wouldn’t those translations be prone to the same errors? Wouldn’t those translators be influenced every bit as much by the biases and pressures of their “employers” as biblical translators are by theirs? So why do we never question it?
@Joss Whedon is my God now—And, yet, many of those same ancient texts are used to try and discredit the Bible. They should be subject to the same scrutiny, don’t you think?
@ More fed up then you—I wouldn’t say they have any more influence today than they ever did before. They’re just used more often, it seems, to discredit the truth of the Bible.

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Answer by Joss Whedon is my God now.
But they don’t influence the world like the bible does. The bible must be held to a higher standard because so many people follow it.

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Question by MichaelJesusJacksonChrist: Which has greater impact on modern life: the atheist Philosophers of ancient Greece or the ancient theologies?

The Philosophers used reason and observation to determine the ‘truth’ about the human condition and reality. Which teachings are still taught in halls of higher learning today?

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With the amount of religious people in the world, anything having to do with religion has to have had a greater impact than anything doing with atheism.

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Question by none of your biz: how did ancient greek philosophers affect modern science?

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They defined the nature of science as a sceptical, methodical enquiry into the workings of the natural world and offering of naturalistic answers to questions about the natural world. Aristotle in particular gave to science its crucial inductive cast, that is, working from the observation of particular instances up to general explanations.

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Alan Watts – Do You Do It, Or Does It Do You? Having read Alan Watts decades ago, I was familiar with his work, but had forgotten just how brilliant and inspiring his writings are. One of the true (and vastly under-appreciated) stars of 20th Century philosophy, Watts’ spoken essays are simply astounding. His voice is clear and soothing, with a soft British accent. His ideas are powerful and incredibly lucid. He strings together profound ideas gleaned from Buddhist and Hindu thought, weaving them into poetic braids of enlightenment and inspiration. Lest you worry these will be enigmatic zen-type teachings, rest assured they are conversational in tone and accessible to everyone. It’s like listening to a favorite professor espousing lessons that are at once simple yet monumental. This is a perfect audio backdrop for meditative or shamanistic exploration, or for anyone wishing to reconnect with the power and glory of the universe. They’re relaxing, and profound enough to be listenable over and over, reinforcing the positive mindset they generate. Unlike some modern philosophers and self-help gurus, Watts never stoops to maudlin reminiscing or cheesy pop philosophy. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it’s a four-disk set when it arrived. Each disk is worth the price of the set. Watts’ beautiful and elegant words come to life, even more impressive and inspirational than they are in written form… which is saying a lot. Track: Trevor Rabin – The Launch, Long Distance …
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Question by misery: Why is Aristotle the most modern of the ancient Greek philosophers?

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The most ancient example of written song. A hymn to Nikkal, wife of the moon god. The text is written upon a fragmented tablet and, therefore, is incomplete. The hymn has four stanzas, each with a refrain. Stanzas 1 and 4 are imitation, and stanzas 2 and 3 are identical musically. The singer is accompanied by a lyra. The lyra harmony is predominantly in thirds and sixths, a few fourths, and one fifth. There are startling similarities between the Babylonian principles of music theory and those used by ancient Greeks. Moreover, the Babylonian principles antedate the Greek ones by more than a millenium. The Babylonians seem to have used music exclusively in connection with religious observances and festivals. The names of lyra/kithara strings and musical pitches were related to their cult deities and to the planets in a cosmology similar to Greek philosophers’ “harmony of the spheres.”