

framing a theory and trying to find data to fit the theory, which seems to be how the heliocentric point of view came into fashion.more I do appreciate Rowbotham's method of inquiry, which is to assume nothing and start with what can be observed.

And, believe it or not, some of them are quite persuasive.Īt this point, I haven't made up my mind either way I have many questions for both points of view (heliocentric vs. But being open minded and interested in just about everything, I wanted to hear the arguments for a flat earth. Obviously, those living in 1865 would have had less information to use to come to their conclusions. Of the two books I purchased, I decided to read this one first since it was published in 1865. So I read the website and then I bought a couple of books to pursue the subject further. This was not something I had ever considered or had reason to consider before. The website he linked to had a collection of various arguments that the earth is flat. Obviously, those living in 1865 would have had less information to use to come to their c One day my friend texted me with a link he wanted me to read. One day my friend texted me with a link he wanted me to read.
