Greek Science in Alexandria

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What is the key concept underlying Occham's Razor?

The simplest explanation that fits the facts should be chosen

Scientific knowledge should be based on experience and self-evident truths

Entities should not be multiplied beyond necessity (correct)

Logical hypotheses or propositions should result from experience and self-evident truths

How did Occham's philosophy contribute to the transition from scholastic philosophy to empiricism?

He promoted the use of logical hypotheses and propositions

He rejected the concept of parsimony in evolutionary studies

He maintained that scientific knowledge should be based on experience and self-evident truths (correct)

He emphasized the importance of the church's interests over human interests

What was the primary reason the Roman Catholic Church was 'not happy' during the Renaissance?

The concept of parsimony became widely used in evolutionary studies

Occham's Razor was used to challenge the church's authority

The church's interests became the focal point of philosophy

Scientifically-based ideas began to clash with religious dogma (correct)

What was the fate of Giorano Bruno, and why was he targeted by the Catholic Church?

He was caught by an agent provocateur and burned at the stake because his ideas on astronomy conflicted with religious teaching and those of Ptolemy Signup and view all the answers

What was Galileo Galilei's primary contribution to the conflict between science and the Catholic Church during this period?

He challenged the church's authority by advocating for scientifically-based ideas Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between Occham's Razor and the concept of parsimony used in evolutionary studies?

Occham's Razor is a specific application of the concept of parsimony Signup and view all the answers

Who formulated a sun-centered model of the universe?

Aristarchus Signup and view all the answers

During which historical period did philosophy take on a mystical nature confined mostly to monasteries?

Dark Ages Signup and view all the answers

Which Dutch scientist and herbalist was also a scholastic philosopher?

Albertus Magnus Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with almost inventing calculus?

Archimedes Signup and view all the answers

What invention aided the spread of knowledge by making books widely available?

Printing press Signup and view all the answers

Who ended the period known as the Age of Scholastic Philosophy?

William of Ockham Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary factor that led to the decline of ancient Greek science?

The rise of Christianity and its clash with scientific inquiry Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about Euclid is true?

Euclid held Plato's contempt for the scientific method Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Alexandria during the ancient Greek era?

It was a melting pot of cultures and a seat of learning Signup and view all the answers

Who was Hypatia, and what was her significance?

Hypatia was the last scientist of consequence in Alexandria before its decline Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the church adopting Aristotle and Ptolemy's ideas?

It caused problems when Renaissance scientists began questioning these ideas Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about the Alexandrian library?

It contained over 700,000 scrolls and was considered a treasure trove of knowledge Signup and view all the answers

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