Finally we shall place the Sun himself at the center of the Universe.
All this is suggested by the systematic procession of events and
the harmony of the whole Universe, if only we face the facts,
as they say, 'with both eyes open'.
—Copernicus from "De Revolutionibus Coelestibus"
Prior to the 17th century, western thought still believed in Greek scriptures. This led to a tyrannical hierarchy. This was very feasible in those days because the people were not to question authority. All of this was about to change when the Scientific Revolution came without any warning.
People began thinking on their own and speaking their min
What is true, and what is false? How do you know one from the other? I think it is all in matter of opinion and that there is no real truth. However there are proven facts that can be denied. Back in the 1980’s the disease AIDS was discovered and believed only to be carried by homosexual males. Bathhouses were closed down to help stop the spread of this vicious disease. People belonging to the gay communities were known disgusting monsters. Further in the research it was revealed that anyone of any race or sexuality could carry the disease. This whole situation could have been avoided if people waited for more research and less immediate gratification.
Rene Descartes was a French philosopher writing many essays and one of the most influential thinkers of this time
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