Zetetic Astronomy Earth Not A Globe An Experimental Inquiry Into The True Figure Of The Earth Proving It A Plane Without Axial Or Orbital Motion And The Only Material World In The Universe PDF Download

The term "zetetic" is derived from the Greek verb zeteo; which means to search or examine -- to proceed only by inquiry. None can doubt that by making special experiments and collecting manifest and undeniable facts, arranging them in logical order, and observing what is naturally and fairly deducible, the result will be far more consistent and satisfactory than by framing a theory or system and assuming the existence of causes for which there is no direct evidence, and which can only be admitted "for the sake of argument". The Newtonian and all other "systems of nature" are little better than the "hypothesis of the terrestrial motion" of Copernicus. The foundations or premises are always unproved; no proof is ever attempted; the necessity for it is denied; it is considered sufficient that the assumptions shall seem to explain "the phenomena selected". In this way it is that one theory supplants another; that system gives way to system as one failure after another compels opinions to change. This will ever be so; there will always exist in the mind a degree of uncertainty; a disposition to look upon philosophy as a vain pretension; as something almost antagonistic to the highest aspirations in which humanity can indulge, unless the practice of theorising be given up, and the method of simple inquiry, the "zetetic" process be adopted.The zetetic process is also the natural method of investigation; nature herself teaches it. Children invariably seek information by asking questions -- by earnestly inquiring from those around them. Question after question in rapid and exciting succession will often proceed from a child, until the most profound in learning and philosophy will feel puzzled to reply. If then both nature and justice, as well as the common sense and practical experience of mankind demand, and will not be content with less or other than the zetetic process, why should it be ignored and violated by the learned in philosophy? Let the practice of theorising be cast aside as one fatal to the full development of truth; oppressive to the reasoning power; and in every sense inimical to the progress and permanent improvement of the human race. If then we adopt the zetetic process to ascertain the true figure and condition of the Earth, we shall find that instead of its being a globe, and moving in space, it is the directly contrary -- A PLANE; without motion, and unaccompanied by anything in the Firmament analogous to itself.