Scientific Revolution Flashcards
(56Q) What was the Scientific Revolution?
(56A) A movement where thinkers used observations and experiments to learn about the world
(57Q) What was the result of Galileo’s book being published?
(57A) His book, “The Starry Messanger” said that the Heliocentric Theory was correct ; this resulted in massive backlash from the Catholic community & ended up in the Index of Forbidden Books
(58Q) What is inductive reasoning?
(58A) A method of looking at facts and using the facts to reach a conclusion
(59Q) Describe the accomplishments of Issac Newton
(59A)
- Gravity
- Newtons 3 Laws of Motion
- Inspiring future thinkers
(60Q) What was the difference between the geocentric theory and heliocentric theory?
(60A)
Geocentric Theory: Earth was the center of the universe
Heliocentric Theory: The Earth orbits the Sun
(61Q) Describe the contributions of Thomas Aquinas
(61A) Known as the Father of the Scientific Revolution. He created Natural Law & Eternal Law which resulted in seeking knowledge outside the bible
(62Q) Who was Rene Descartes?
(62A) Known as the “Father of Modern Philosophy”. His famous statement, “I think, therefore I am”
(63Q) What is rationalism?
(63A) The idea that knowledge is gained by reasoning
(64Q) During the Middle Ages, what were the consequences of studying books outside the bible?
(64A) It was considered an heresy act & was either excommunicated or sentenced to death
