Aristotle did not "develop" the geocentric model. The geocentric model, which places the Earth at the center of the universe, was a common belief in ancient Greece long before Aristotle's time.

Here's a breakdown:

* Ancient Greek philosophers before Aristotle: Philosophers like Pythagoras and Plato already held geocentric views.

* Aristotle's contribution: Aristotle, in the 4th century BC, formalized and expanded upon the geocentric model with his own observations and arguments. He used his understanding of physics and astronomy to provide evidence for the Earth being the center.

* Geocentric Model's Influence: Aristotle's influence was so profound that his geocentric model became the dominant scientific view for centuries. It wasn't until the 16th century that Nicolaus Copernicus proposed the heliocentric model, with the sun at the center.

Therefore, it's more accurate to say that Aristotle formalized and contributed to the already existing geocentric model, rather than developing it from scratch.