History of Science
Socrates Reliance upon logic ~Socratic Method ~ Dialectic Finding the weak points in someone’s argument and correcting it through debate and questioning. ~ Origin of “Peer Review” “All I know for certain is the extent of my own ignorance”.
Science vs. Superstition Things happen naturally. Transmitted via books, records Provable through experimentation Superstition: Things are the result of divine intervention Transmitted via culture & tradition Difficult to prove
Superstition Lightning: Zeus threw it! Sun: Apollo’s chariot guides it through the sky. Winter Solstice(동지): Red bean paste is painted around the front door to ward off spirits. The Color red: Don’t write your name! Buildings: No 4th floor in Korea, No 13th floor in America
Elements Greek Philosophy : 4 Elements Earth, Air, Water, Fire
Avatar: Last Airbender
Taoism (道敎) Five Elements 火 水 木 金 土 Yang(陽) Yin(陰) Man Woman Positive Negative 水 火 天 地 心 體 Five Elements 火 水 木 金 土
Korean Flag (태극기) 金 火 陽 陰 木 水
Superstition to Science Alchemy The search for a way to transform base metals into gold. Laid the foundation for modern Chemistry
Superstition to Science Astrology Discerning one’s fortune by observing the movements of celestial objects. Laid the foundation for modern astronomy.