scientific revolution and figures Flashcards
an Italian astronomer who improved the telescope and supported the heliocentric theory, facing opposition from the Catholic Church.
Galileo Galilei
a Polish astronomer who developed the heliocentric theory, proposing that the Earth revolved around the Sun.
Nicolaus copernicus
the astronomical theory that the Sun is at the center of the solar system, with Earth and other planets orbiting around it.
heliocentrism
the outdated theory that Earth is at the center of the universe, with the Sun and planets revolving around it.
geocentrism
a systematic approach to investigation, involving observation, hypothesis testing, experimentation, and conclusion.
scientific method
a medieval practice combining chemistry, philosophy, and mysticism, with the goal of transforming base metals into gold and discovering the elixir of life.
alchemy
a testable statement or idea that can be proven or disproven through experimentation.
hypothesis
a French philosopher and mathematician, famous for his work in developing the method of deductive reasoning and saying “I think, therefore I am.”
René Descartes
an English mathematician and physicist who formulated the laws of motion and gravity and co-invented calculus
isaac newton
an Irish chemist who is known for Boyle’s Law, which describes the relationship between pressure and volume of gas.
robert boyle
a Dutch scientist who is considered the father of microbiology for his work with microscopes and the discovery of bacteria.
Anton van Leeuwenhoek
a Flemish anatomist who is known for his detailed work on human anatomy.
Andreas Vesalius
a French surgeon who made important advances in surgical techniques and wound care.
Ambroise Paré
an English physician known for discovering the circulation of blood, showing how blood circulates through the body and is pumped by the heart.
william harvey
an English writer and philosopher who made significant contributions to early modern science, particularly in the field of natural philosophy. She was known for her work on the nature of the universe and her critique of the scientific method.
margaret cavendish
