Subject: [HM] Aristarchus
From: Barron, Alfred [PRI] (ABARRON@prius.jnj.com)
Date: Thu Feb 10 2000 - 09:41:07 EST
Kim Plofker wrote,
> I think, the complex geocentric system of Ptolemy is a much more
> remarkable accomplishment than the heliocentric speculations of
> Aristarchus.
Now that's curious opinion. Is this a prevailing view among historians
of mathematics ?
Al Barron
Metuchen, NJ
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