Welcome to IceInSpace James!
Good Question. never thought (knew) about his involvement.....
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Originally Posted by Waxing_Gibbous
He and, his mentor Plato, probably set scientific discovery back 1000 years with their emphasis on the metaphysical and spiritual.
Naturally this was swallowed-up by the great, drooling masses of the time as it was easier to believe than to explore.
Praise-be Newton, Kopernicus, et al, put an end to his foolishness.
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That is worthy of a look up in wikipedia.
Thanks Peter!
Bartman