The Scientific Revolution Chapter 6.1

Superstition Definition: an unjustified belief in supernatural causes Examples: Superstition vs. Reasoning – Witch trials Based on observation, not science or logic Can be used against people/enemies

Aristotle Geocentric Theory Mysticism The Medieval View There are 4 elements, all trying to return to their original state. Geocentric Theory Earth is the center of the universe. Supported by ancient Greece AND by Christianity. Mysticism Belief in interactive spirits on Earth, and a physical God, Satan, demons, and angels interacting with humans.

How did the following pave the way for the Scientific Revolution? Renaissance Inspired a spirit of curiosity in many fields Question old ideas European Exploration New discoveries opened the possibility of new truth Newer and better navigation technology

What did each scientist discover about the universe? Copernicus Heliocentric Theory: planets orbit around the sun Kepler Elliptical Orbits: planets orbit in an oval shape Galileo Planets/moons are not perfect crystalline spheres Published Copernicus’s work/took the punishment Newton Law of universal gravitation (a theory of motion)

Francis Bacon and Rene Descartes encouraged scientists to use the scientific method.

Confirm/disprove the hypothesis The Scientific Method Observe/question Hypothesis Experiment Analyze Confirm/disprove the hypothesis

What important developments took place in the following areas? Scientific instruments Microscope, barometer, thermometer Medicine Jenner: small pox vaccine Vesalius: dissected human corpses (anatomy) Chemistry Boyle: theory of matter, founder of modern chemistry

Better scientific instruments Advancements in medicine Legacy of the S.R. Better scientific instruments Advancements in medicine Particle physics and chemistry Ideas of reason and order and knowable truths were soon applied to humans and societies