Copernicus Research Paper

Copernicus:
Daring Discoverer of Destiny

Copernicus was not the man we think of when we think “scientific genius.” He was arrogant, rude, and vain. He lacked the love and fire that famous scientists before him had for their work. He was certainly an unlikely candidate to change the world. Copernicus was orphaned as a boy and was adopted by his Uncle Lucas. Lucas ran a school and believed in strict discipline, perpetual studiousness, and complete dedication to schoolwork. Copernicus had all of these traits, so he was his uncle’s favorite student. After school, Copernicus enrolled in college. It was there that he made his revolutionary discoveries. In his time, the vast majority of the world believed in geocentricism, the belief that the planets
The church was outraged that he could even consider that man is not the most important part of creation. In fact, Copernicus was banned from the church for his theories. Scientists were infuriated that he could insinuate that Ptolemy was wrong about his theories. Reformers like John Calvin and Martin Luther also rejected Copernicus as a heretic. Martin Luther is said to have remarked that Copernicus is a “fool who wanted to to turn the whole science of astronomy upside down.” However, some scientists and other religious leaders accepted Copernicus’ ideas. Ultimately, Copernicus even gained followers in the Catholic
Rheticus ultimately took it to be published, but wasn’t able to follow through with the process. Still seeking to see Copernicus’ great work in print, Rheticus entrusted the book to a Lutheran priest, Andreas Osiander. Osidander did indeed publish the book, but in the beginning of the book, he wrote a demeaning introduction about how Copernicus’ thoughts were simply speculations that shouldn’t be taken seriously. Copernicus’ followers were outraged at the slighting of his ideas; but the introduction