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> Do you actually think these two astronomers and other scientists just came up with their results? That's not how science works. Sometimes it does, see Calcul
by johnchristopher 11y ago
> Do you actually think these two astronomers and other scientists just came up with their results? That's not how science works.
Sometimes it does, see Calculus.
Moreover, coming from western Europe, I seldom met history teachers or erudites that would casually dismiss another culture's teaching and discoveries.
- danharaj 11y agoNewton built upon the work of mathematicians such as John Wallis.
- johnchristopher 11y agoMy mistake, I wanted to point out independent discoveries (Leibniz/Newton), not dismissing the shoulder's giants.
- Cyph0n 11y agoAh so they discuss the Islamic Golden Age in school curriculums there? They don't even do that in schools in the Arab World :(
- johnchristopher 11y agoNo, I wouldn't say they actively discuss it. But it's certainly not censored or dismissed. But frankly it's a stinky debate. I recently found myself between an Indian and a Tunisian arguing over who invented the zero. Wikipedia, other sources, nuanced opinions and historical facts fell on deaf ears.
- thedavinci2000 11y agoThe Mayans also independently invented the zero.
- maaku 11y agoYes, it's covered in world history classes in the U.S. at least.