New Spaces for Science Flashcards
Explore the emergence of new spaces for science, focusing on patronage, communication, and the evolution of scientific institutions from the 17th century onwards. Key themes include the shift from traditional spaces like monasteries and universities to princely courts, public spheres, and scientific academies.
In what decade were the state science academies in England and France founded?
The state science academies in England and France were founded in the 1660s. The Royal Society in London was founded in 1660, and the Académie Royale des Sciences in Paris was established in 1666.
What helped bring women into the scientific world?
Women entered the scientific world through salons hosted in domestic spaces, primarily by women. These salons provided a platform for intellectual discussions, fostering the participation of women in scientific conversations.
What was the significance of salons being hosted in (usually a woman’s) domestic space?
The significance of salons being hosted in (usually a woman’s) domestic space was that they created an informal and inclusive environment for intellectual discussions. It challenged traditional notions of exclusive academic settings, making scientific conversations more accessible.
What were new academic/scientific journals a mixture of?
New academic/scientific journals were a mixture of research findings, personal correspondence, and philosophical discussions. They served as platforms for the exchange of scientific knowledge, allowing scientists to communicate their discoveries and engage in intellectual discussions.
What was the relationship between the crown and academics through the printing press?
- wonderful news
- scientific reviewing / reporting
- scholarly vs natural-scientific news
How did letter correspondence play a role in sciences?
Establishing networks of communication among intellectuals.
Facilitated the exchange of scientific ideas, observations, and discoveries.
The Republic of Letters, a virtual space where they shared knowledge, discussed theories, and collaborated on various scientific projects.
The correspondence networks helped disseminate information across geographical boundaries, contributing to the growth of scientific knowledge and the development of a shared intellectual community.
Where did women find spaces to talk about science?
Salons played a crucial role, where women actively participated in intellectual discussions, fostering an environment for the exchange of scientific ideas.
Education became another avenue, with institutions like the Saint-Cyr school (established in 1684) providing opportunities for women’s intellectual growth.
Women engaged in philosophical circles, contributing to discussions and writings that extended beyond traditional gender roles, reflecting a growing involvement in scientific discourse during the 17th and 18th centuries.
What were the characteristics of the new science communities?
- Permanence
- Publication program
- Equipement/facilities
- Storage of data
- Rules of discourse
- Demarcation
- Membership models (differ)
- Guarantors of standards for research and discussion
What were the new spaces of science?
- The princely court
- Urban public sphere (salons, clubs, coffee houses)
- State sponsored scientific academies (late 1600s)
- The “International Republic of Letters”
- The correspondence networks to journals
