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Essay 1 - Scientific Revolution Flashcards

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Definition

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Intellectual revolution concerning theories of the universe and human beings place in that universe.

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Dates

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1543-1700ca.

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Where did it begin?

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Began in Italy and then spread throughout Europe

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Geocentric

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Earth is the center of universe

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Astronomers

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Aristotle, Ptolemy, Copernicus, Brahe, Kepler, Galileo, Newton

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Which astronomers believed in the geocentric theory (ancient)?

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Aristotle and Ptolemy

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Heliocentric theory

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The sun is the center of the universe, not the earth

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Copernicus

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While working on the calendar to attain correct date for Easter (gregorian calendar), he discovered the sun, not the earth, is the center of the universe (heliocentric theory)

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Brahe

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Confirmed Copernicus’ theory before his death

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Kepler

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Published Three Laws of (planetary motion) using mathematics; said planets moved elliptically (orbit)

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Galileo

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Built a telescope (to study the heavens)

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Philosophers

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Descartes, Bacon, Locke, Hobbes

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Descartes

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Used deductive reasoning

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Newton

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Recognized gravity that keeps planets in motion

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Locke

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Advocate for rights of citizens

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Hobbes

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Proponent for big government with a strong ruler

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Females of Scientific Revolution

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Cavendish, Merian, Cunitz

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Cavendish

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Worked for women’s rights

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Merian

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Entomologist (study of insects)

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Cunitz

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First female of modern science

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Conclusion

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Earth was not center of universe. Introduction of the scientific method. Inventions of tools like the telescope (to be used in research). Era led to developments in medicine and pathways for new ideas.

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Bacon

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Utilized inductive reasoning

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