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The History of Science |
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1. Pre-history: immense amount
of knowledge is necessary to develop agriculture,
animal husbandry, trade routes, villages, etc. |
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2. Early civilization: Math & medicine 1st science to develop physical, life, social |
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3. Greece: "Science" was untested
The truth became whatever respected people said it was. Did advance architecture, astronomy, etc. The elements: Fire, Earth, Water, Air |
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4. Rome: Same as Greeks, but appropriated
ideas, science, etc.
from conquered nations. |
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5. Science continues development in Islamic nations |
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6. Middle ages: 400 AD to 1400
AD
Little growth of science in Europe Most scholars focused on theology Translated Greek & Roman science texts, w/ many errors |
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Rebirth of science in the West |
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Scientific Revolution |
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During the Middle
Ages the Conflict of Science & Religion grew dramatically,
some theologians supported science Believed it helped reveal the wonders of god's creation Could be used to help human kind Science/reason was god's gift to humans & should be used Other theologians feared science: contradicted theology Science must be devil's work |
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7. The Enlightenment |
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Montesquieu on the Origins of the Scientific Method |
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Montesquieu 1689-1755 |
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8. Industrial Revolution |
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9. Modern Science: |
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See Also the Scientific Method |
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The Qualities of the Scientific Method |
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Criticism of science: Weber on values & science |
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Hoaxes: |
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