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Aristotle gave us logic, which is the basis for rational inquiry in all fields. Also an important contribution.

• hueving 11y ago
  Because people couldn't think before Aristotle? Formalizing something is very different than 'giving it to humanity'.
  • taylorscollon 11y ago
    Gravity exerted force before Newton formalized its effect. I think Newton's contribution was still valuable.
    • hueving 11y ago
      Right, but we didn't pretend like there wasn't something that brought you back down when you jumped until newton's work.