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Unit 4 – Scientific, Philosophical, and Political Developments
Topic 4.8
How did Galileo’s heliocentric model challenge both religious authority and Aristotelian philosophy during the Scientific Revolution?
By contradicting biblical teachings and Aristotelian belief that earth was at universe center.
By endorsing Copernicus’ model without substantiating evidence.
By supporting the Church’s geocentric model contrary to his scientific findings.
By asserting that humans could not comprehend divine mysteries.
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