1. The Scientific Revolution
Chapter 6.1

2. 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

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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)

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

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

8. 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

9. 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