Science, Medicine, & Technology Flashcards
1
Q
who was Robert Grosseteste?
A
- began tradition of scientific learning at Oxford
- math = key to understanding the universe
- developed the scientific method (observation, hypothesis, & experiment)
2
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who was Roger Bacon?
A
- most famous disciple of Robert Grosseteste
- emphasized experience & experiment
- mystical revelation = best form of knowledge
- believed reason could be led astray
reason used to understand humans, not religious morals
3
Q
what is microcosm & macrocosm?
A
macrocosm: the world as a whole
microcosm = one small part of the world (humans)
4
Q
what are the 4 humours?
A
- blood
- phlegm
- yellow bile
- black bile
could be thrown off. balance by the 4 elements (earth, air, fire, water)
5
Q
what were some technological advancements?
A
- cloth/mechanical looms
- eyeglasses (convex/far vs/ concave/near)
- mechanical clocks = time standardized
