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Modern science is typically divided into three major branches: natural sciences (e.g., physics, chemistry, and ______), which study the physical world
biology
The social sciences (e.g., economics, psychology, and ______), which study individuals and societies
sociology
The formal sciences (e.g., logic, mathematics, and ______), which study formal systems, governed by axioms and rules
theoretical computer science
The history of science spans the majority of the historical record, with the earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science dating to Bronze Age Egypt and Mesopotamia from around 3000 to 1200 BCE. Their contributions to mathematics, astronomy, and medicine entered and shaped the Greek natural philosophy of classical antiquity, whereby formal attempts were made to provide explanations of events in the physical world based on ______ causes
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Applied sciences are disciplines that use scientific knowledge for practical purposes, such as in ______ and medicine
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Study Notes
Branches of Modern Science
- Natural sciences study the physical world and include physics, chemistry, and biology
- Social sciences study individuals and societies and include economics, psychology, and sociology
- Formal sciences study formal systems governed by axioms and rules and include logic, mathematics, and computer science
History of Science
- The earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science date back to Bronze Age Egypt and Mesopotamia (around 3000 to 1200 BCE)
- Contributions from ancient civilizations shaped the Greek natural philosophy of classical antiquity
- The Greek natural philosophy of classical antiquity attempted to provide explanations of events in the physical world based on natural causes
Applied Sciences
- Applied sciences use scientific knowledge for practical purposes
- Examples of applied sciences include engineering and medicine
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