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Aristotle's Use Of Books During The Medieval World

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During medieval times, natural philosophy was dominated by Aristotelian thought especially in his view of the universe. In this model, earth is spherical and the center of the universe while the aether is an eternal sphere that surrounds and moves around our elemental region. Because Aristotle’s universe described large but finite spheres that surround and/or encircle the earth, there seemed to be no need to look beyond what Aristotle already defined. With the creation of the printing press brought improved literacy rates and more intellectual and philosophical books. Despite this, it is clear that the medieval world did not seek to encourage exploration but rather use knowledge for reference or personal gain. Books were seen as the true source
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