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armariummagnus.blogspot.com
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| | | | | James Hannam, God's Philosophers: How the Medieval World Laid the Foundations of Modern Science (Icon Books, 2009) 320 pages Verdict?: ... | |
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newhumanist.org.uk
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| | | | | James Hannam's book is a good read but presents a distorted view of the medieval period and the development of science that suits his Catholic agenda, claims Charles Freeman. | |
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historyforatheists.blogspot.it
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| | | | | [AI summary] The article refutes the 'Flat Earth Myth' by demonstrating that medieval scholars in Western Europe universally understood the Earth as spherical. It highlights that knowledge of the Earth's sphericity was widespread and even common among the unlearned, supported by evidence from vernacular literature, iconography, and historical texts. The piece critiques the spread of this myth by figures like Neil deGrasse Tyson and New Atheists, who perpetuate historical inaccuracies. The author emphasizes the importance of accurate historical understanding and criticizes the uncritical acceptance of pseudo-historical narratives. | |
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georgetownsecuritystudiesreview.org
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| | | Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons History has shown that shifts from free-market trade and pressures from protectionist policies correspond with periods of tension. Post-World War I economic sanctions fueled underlying resentments in Germany and Japan, giving birth to political justifications for war. Institutions like the World Trade Organization (WTO) were built to break this cycle and... | ||
