"Of all discoveries and opinions, none may have exerted a greater effect on the human spirit than the doctrine of Copernicus. The world had scarcely become known as round and complete in itself when it was asked to waive the tremendous privilege of being the center of the universe. Never, perhaps, was a greater demand made on mankind-for by this admission so many things vanished in mist and smoke!" (Goethe 2004). This description describes
A)a scientific revolution.
B)an anomaly.
C)a reformist movement.
D)a paradigm.

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This description outlines a scientific revolution, specifically referring to the shift from the geocentric (Earth-centered) model of the universe to the heliocentric (Sun-centered) model proposed by Copernicus, which fundamentally changed human understanding of our place in the universe.

"Of All Discoveries and Opinions, None May Have Exerted a Greater