Which follower of Plato proposed that the Earth rotates on its own axis once every day and that the Sun is at the center of the solar system?

PLATO MCQs for PPSC, FPSC, NTS, and Pakistan government job tests. Select an option below, then read the explanation.

PPSCFPSCNTSPakistan govt jobs

Subject: PLATOpolitical-science-mcqs › plato
Published: 13 Apr 2023
Last updated: 28 May 2026

Explanation

Among Platonic philosophers, Heracleides was notable for suggesting that the Earth spins on its axis every 24 hours and for introducing the idea that the Sun, rather than the Earth, could be the center of the solar system.

Practice related questions from the same subject.

1.What literary style do Plato's works primarily use, where understanding is developed through a conversational exchange between two individuals?
2.Which member of the Platonic tradition is credited with founding the study of conic sections, including the hyperbola, parabola, and ellipse?
3.Besides creating the system of concentric spheres that formed the basis for the Ptolemaic epicyclic model of the solar system, what other significant accomplishment is attributed to this notable disciple of Plato?
4.Which of the following is considered one of the three major ancient Greek philosophers, alongside Aristotle and Socrates?
5.Which student of Plato's prominent disciple expanded the system of concentric spheres by introducing seven more epicycles, thereby completing the foundation later used by Aristotle and Ptolemy?
6.Who claims that inappropriate literature and music have the potential to corrupt Greek youth and should be rigorously regulated?
7.According to Socrates in Plato's 'The Republic,' who is best suited to govern the state?
8.At what age did Plato pass away?

← Back to Political Science Mcqs

Which follower of Plato proposed that the Earth rotates on its own axis once every day and that the Sun is at the center of the solar system?

Explanation

More PLATO MCQs