Was Galileo, Kepler, or Newton more important?

[donkeycopter]

Hi,

I have to pick one of these great scientists to write a middterm item on, so basically I'm curious about what you personally think would be the easiest answer to argue to this question:

Which out of Galileo, Kepler or Newton was of the greatest significance in changing the scientific world's ideas from Aristotelian astronomy to modern-day astronomy?

Essentially they all made a contribution obviously, but if you had to argue the point which would you choose and why?

Thanks!

 

[D H]

Which out of Galileo, Kepler or Newton was of the greatest significance in changing the scientific world's ideas from Aristotelian astronomy to modern-day astronomy?

These "compare the scientist" kinds of questions don't get much play here.

IMHO, the answer is "yes".