Essay 1 - Scientific Revolution Flashcards
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Definition
Intellectual revolution concerning theories of the universe and human beings place in that universe.
Dates
1543-1700ca.
Where did it begin?
Began in Italy and then spread throughout Europe
Geocentric
Earth is the center of universe
Astronomers
Aristotle, Ptolemy, Copernicus, Brahe, Kepler, Galileo, Newton
Which astronomers believed in the geocentric theory (ancient)?
Aristotle and Ptolemy
Heliocentric theory
The sun is the center of the universe, not the earth
Copernicus
While working on the calendar to attain correct date for Easter (gregorian calendar), he discovered the sun, not the earth, is the center of the universe (heliocentric theory)
Brahe
Confirmed Copernicus’ theory before his death
Kepler
Published Three Laws of (planetary motion) using mathematics; said planets moved elliptically (orbit)
Galileo
Built a telescope (to study the heavens)
Philosophers
Descartes, Bacon, Locke, Hobbes
Descartes
Used deductive reasoning
Newton
Recognized gravity that keeps planets in motion
Locke
Advocate for rights of citizens
Hobbes
Proponent for big government with a strong ruler
Females of Scientific Revolution
Cavendish, Merian, Cunitz
Cavendish
Worked for women’s rights
Merian
Entomologist (study of insects)
Cunitz
First female of modern science
Conclusion
Earth was not center of universe. Introduction of the scientific method. Inventions of tools like the telescope (to be used in research). Era led to developments in medicine and pathways for new ideas.
Bacon
Utilized inductive reasoning
