Kepler's Theory

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Discussed as a predecessor to Newton's theory, which Galileo rejected because it did not adequately explain elliptical orbits. Newton's inverse square law provided a deeper explanation.

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David Deutsch: Knowledge Creation and The Human Race, Part 2

David Deutsch: Knowledge Creation and The Human Race, Part 2

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Discussed as a predecessor to Newton's theory, which Galileo rejected because it did not adequately explain elliptical orbits. Newton's inverse square law provided a deeper explanation.