What was the primary goal of Ptolemy's astrological treatise, Tetrábiblos?
Adapting astrology to Aristotelian philosophy
Predicting the future
Explaining the origins of the universe
Creating a new calendar system
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The primary goal of Ptolemy's Tetrábiblos was to adapt horoscopic astrology to the Aristotelian natural philosophy of his day. This involved reconciling the principles of astrology with the established scientific theories and concepts of the time.
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