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Aristotelian physics
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Aristotelian physicshas definition Physics as promulgated by Aristotle; includes the hypothesis that our world is comprised of four elements, and that the universe beyond the moon is made of a fifth element and so is fundamentally different from the mundane realm.has source: Ferris, T. 1988 Coming of Age in the Milky Way, Morrow, 2001-09-27 09:34:03.0
is a kind of outdated belief2001-09-27 09:34:03.0