change of scientific view

``` 2000–200 B.C.—Early science • A.D. 200–1200—Age of theology • 13th Century—Thomas Aquinas Albertus Magnus - Roger Bacon • 16th Century—Francis Bacon - Nicklaus Copernicus • 17th Century—Galileo Galilei - Isaac Newton - Archbishop James Usher ```

- (384–322 B.C.) observed four elements: earth, air, fire, and water. - From the period between A.D. 200 and A.D. 1200, few advances in science took place. This period is often referred to as the age of theology.

Albert Magnus and Thomas Aquinas

- made the distinction between natural truth and revealed truth. Natural truth refers to nature, and revealed truth refers to theology

- (1214–1294) urged people to reject religious dogma and “look at the world.”

- (1551–1626) advocated experimentalism as a way to verify and rigorously test all things.

- (1564–1642) advocated the view of Copernicus, which was that the Earth is round and revolves around the sun. He was punished for his beliefs and placed under house arrest for 14 years. At the age of 69, he was forced to recant his views under the threat of dire punishment.

Archbishop James Usher

- declared that the Earth was created in 4004 B.C.

- great advances in science were taking place. Communications and travel were improving, and knowledge of geology was growing.

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