Copernicus improved upon the prevailing theory even though data could not yet adjudicate between the two. He realized that (in)consistency with data was but one of many criticisms that one may apply.
Section II, Chapter One: Copernicus…
Copernicus improved upon the prevailing theory even though data could not yet adjudicate between the two. He realized that (in)consistency with data was but one of many criticisms that one may apply.