Science Flashcards
what was resurrected?
Ancient Greek belief that creation was constructed around perfect laws and reasoning, insurrection in study of astronomy, anatomy and medicine, geography and alchemy, maths and architecture as the ancients studied before them.
What did Polish mathematician and astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus publish in the 1530s?
theory of heliocentric solar system
Why was this contested?
it challenged the teachings of the Catholic Church, it also emerged out of unorthodox way of acquiring knowledge - evidence and observation - available to anyone. Challenged traditional, sanctioned teachings of the church
what were scientists guided by?
experience and experiment, investigate the natural world through observation, first divergence between science and religion, scientists persecuted, work suppressed or demonised, called witchcraft.
What did Galileo Galilei contribute to?
improved the telescope, found support for heliocentric solar system, paved way for Isaac Newton
What happened to Galileo Galilei?
tried by the Roman Inquisition, had already deemed Copernicus’ theory heretical, book added to the official list of forbidden books, forced to spend the rest of his life under house arrest.
who initiated a changed view of the human body, why was this significant?
Vesalius, his book wrote of extensive experiences of dissecting corpses and studying medical advances, change from work of Galen and Hippocrates whose view centred around the four humors.
what is the view of disenchantment based on?
disenchantment of the world - divine figures were not responsible for everyday occurrences, whilst still seeing the glory of God in the beauty of nature.
what were the findings of Maria Pia Donato?
Opening of Roman Archives, untapped material available after been censored by the Holy Office, provided evidence for investigating popular attitudes towards nature, the body and traditional healing practices.
