18 Questions
What is the key concept underlying Occham's Razor?
Entities should not be multiplied beyond necessity
How did Occham's philosophy contribute to the transition from scholastic philosophy to empiricism?
He maintained that scientific knowledge should be based on experience and self-evident truths
What was the primary reason the Roman Catholic Church was 'not happy' during the Renaissance?
Scientifically-based ideas began to clash with religious dogma
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
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
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
Who formulated a sun-centered model of the universe?
Aristarchus
During which historical period did philosophy take on a mystical nature confined mostly to monasteries?
Dark Ages
Which Dutch scientist and herbalist was also a scholastic philosopher?
Albertus Magnus
Who is credited with almost inventing calculus?
Archimedes
What invention aided the spread of knowledge by making books widely available?
Printing press
Who ended the period known as the Age of Scholastic Philosophy?
William of Ockham
What was the primary factor that led to the decline of ancient Greek science?
The rise of Christianity and its clash with scientific inquiry
Which of the following statements about Euclid is true?
Euclid held Plato's contempt for the scientific method
What was the significance of Alexandria during the ancient Greek era?
It was a melting pot of cultures and a seat of learning
Who was Hypatia, and what was her significance?
Hypatia was the last scientist of consequence in Alexandria before its decline
What was the consequence of the church adopting Aristotle and Ptolemy's ideas?
It caused problems when Renaissance scientists began questioning these ideas
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
Explore the flourishing period of Greek science in Alexandria, Egypt after Aristotle's time. Learn about prominent figures like Euclid, Archimedes, and Ptolemy, and how they contributed to the advancement of science during this era.
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