A new way to EXAMINE our world The Scientific Revolution A new way to EXAMINE our world

Before the Scientific Revolution Man accepted the TRUTH of: Church Ancient Scholars

Middle Ages Man did not conduct experiments Ideas of the Renaissance & Reformation caused educated people to challenge century old ideas

Old Beliefs Earth was the center of Universe Only four elements existed: earth, air, fire & water Heavier objects fall faster than lighter objects

Claudius Ptolemy 200 A.D. Astronomer who claimed sun, stars & planets revolved around the earth Known as geocentric theory

Medieval Medicine Relied on “ancient” writings in the field of medicine Four Humours: Blood, Phlegm, Yellow Bile, Black Bile Sickness was caused by an imbalance

Scientific Revolution Printing press helps spread challenging ideas People begin to conduct experiments with the material world (seek truth by testing ideas) Age of Exploration: navigators needed better instruments

1st Challenge to old Science Occurred in ASTRONOMY Copernicus develops heliocentric theory Sun is the center of the solar system Copernicus Why was Copernicus Scared?

Galileo Galilei Supported & expanded work of Copernicus

How will the Church react?

Scientific Method A logical procedure for gathering evidence & testing ideas Formulate a Hypothesis Test Hypothesis Draw Conclusion

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