Philoponus demonstrated in 'Against Aristotle on the Eternity of the World' that circular motion is compatible with generated, perishable bodies, severing the necessary connection Aristotle assumes.

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Aristotle: Aristotle was an ancient Greek philosopher who lived over 2,000 years ago and is one of the most influential thinkers in Western history. He studied nearly every subject—from animals and plants to politics and ethics—and developed practical ways of thinking that shaped how people understand the world. His ideas on logic, nature, and how to live a good life are still taught and debated today because he focused on observing the real world rather than just abstract theories.
Circular motion(contrasted with observed irregular planetary movement): Movement in a perfect circle, like how ancient astronomers thought planets moved around Earth.
Eternity of the World(as the main topic Philoponus is arguing against): The belief that the universe has no beginning and no end—it has always existed and always will exist.
Generated, perishable bodies(as the type of objects Philoponus says can move in circles): Things that are created at some point in time and can eventually be destroyed or decay; basically, anything that isn't eternal.

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