Intellectual Revolution Chapter I - Lesson 2

Intellectual Revolution

• Marks a period of significant paradigm shifts in scientific beliefs widely recognized by society.
• Associated with transformative ideas influencing the understanding of the universe and human existence.

Ideas of Known Intellectuals

• Nicholas Copernicus: Proposed the heliocentric model, challenging geocentric views and revolutionizing astronomy.
• Charles Darwin: Introduced the theory of evolution through natural selection, impacting biology and the understanding of human origins.
• Sigmund Freud: Developed psychoanalytic theory, influencing psychology and the perception of human behavior and consciousness.

Cradles of Early Science

• Mesoamerican Civilization: Contributed early astronomical knowledge and mathematical systems, paving the way for future scientific inquiry.
• Middle Eastern Civilization: Advanced the study of mathematics and astronomy; cultures like the Babylonians laid foundational groundwork for sciences.
• African Contributions: Featured early developments in metallurgy and medicine, showcasing Africa's role in the history of science.
• Asian Contributions: Included significant advancements in technology and medicine, such as herbal medicine and early computational devices.

Information Revolution

• Sumerian Pictographs: Early writing systems that enabled record keeping and information dissemination, essential for societal development.
• Gutenberg’s Printing Press: Revolutionized the production of books, making knowledge more accessible and facilitating the spread of ideas.
• Typewriter & Telegraph: Innovations that transformed communication, accelerating information exchange and modernizing the dissemination of knowledge.