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Yes because he publicised his ideas well. He knew people in journals, wrote a lot and spoke to lots of people to persuade him of his ideas.
The most accepted form of scientific ideas are called laws. Laws are proven ideas that arise from multiple occurrences and inferences over a long time. Some laws include the Boyle's law and the laws of thermodynamics.
The atomic theory of Democritus was not widely accepted during his lifetime. The dominant Greek philosopher of the era, Aristotle, opposed all ideas concerning atomic theory, refusing to believe that anything such as an atom could even exist.
Aristotle had more people believe in his ideas than Democritus. Aristotle's teachings greatly influenced Western philosophy and science, while Democritus's atomic theory was not widely accepted during his time.
It basically means the same thing. In science, "theory" is often used for well-established relationships; while "hypothesis" is used for guesswork that still needs further confirmation before it is widely accepted.
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New ideas are never readily accepted.
Probably because they're very scientific, rely upon the hypothetico-deductive method, and have stood against disproof for many years.
Ideas on the Nature of Science was created in 2009.
The ISBN of Ideas on the Nature of Science is 9780864925442.
An outmoded custom is a traditional practice or behavior that is no longer relevant or widely accepted in contemporary society. These customs often reflect outdated beliefs or ideas that are no longer practical or appropriate in modern times.
Democritus's beliefs were not widely accepted by society during his time. His theory of atoms was overshadowed by the dominant philosophical views of the time. It was not until much later that his ideas gained more recognition and acceptance.