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Andreas Vesalius
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wrote an anatomy text that correct the work of Gallen
grave robber |
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Nicolas Copernicus
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We live in a heliocentric universe
considered a heretic
Wasn't able to mathematically prove it because he believed in a circular orbit pattern |
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Johannes Kepler
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| proves the heliocentric universe by proving the idea of an elliptical orbit pattern |
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all objects heavy or light descend at the same rate
pendulum concept
observed mountains and craters on moon |
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William Harvey
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| described the functions of the circulatory system |
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Francis Bacon
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Wrote the new Atlantis
"science would be the savior of the human race"
increased problems between religion and science
Derived from Plato |
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Rene Decartes
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cartesian
(a way of thinking that solves problems from the most simplistic way)
attempted to reconcile church and science
"whatever is clearly and distinctly thought must be true" |
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Thomas Hobbes
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| In search of the best form of government |
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| Thomas Hobbes' 4 observations |
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people are selfish and ambitious
the weak or cunning
the strong are stupid
the nature of a state is war |
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Blaise Pascal
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| when in doubt chose faith not science |
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Michel de Montaigne
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catholic
secular humanist ("know thyself") |
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Miguel de Cervantes
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William Shakespeare
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writes about every facet of humanity
answering questions through his work |
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1. questioning
2. observing
3. hypothesizing
4. test/prove
5. conclusion |
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(from Socrates)
critical thinking (analytical thinking)
asking a question to help someone get the answer them self |
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| simplistic way of problem solving |
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Montaine's book
do not accept at face value any preexisting truth |
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| sect of Catholicism that preaches that the only path to salvation was faith |
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| earth is the center of the universe |
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| Sun is the center of the universe |
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| 1. Ideas of the ancients: Aristotle |
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all heavenly bodies are lighter than earthly bodies
geocentric universe |
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1. Ideas of the ancients:
Galen |
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first text on anatomies
studied war wounds
flawed |
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1. Ideas of the ancients:
Ptolemy |
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ancient mathematician
proved geocentrism |
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1. Ideas of the ancients:
Aristarchus |
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| first to suggest heliocentrism |
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believed that at one time humans possessed all knowledge
internal: thought it was from pituitary gland advanced anatomy
external: from a book
advanced cartography |
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the right combination of base medals could make gold
(paracelsus) |
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planetary movement and the movement of the starts could be used to predict human behavior
advanced astronomy |
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believed that the observation of nature would lead to deeper understanding of the world's mysteries
advanced science, psychology, sociology, animal behaviorism |
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invention of the microscope
telescope
thermometer
barometer
vacuum tube |
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