12 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a learning outcome mentioned for this module?
Analyze the impact of the intellectual revolution on modern scientific thought
What is the primary aim of this module?
To give information on different ideas of known intellectuals that led to radical changes in scientific inquiries
Which of the following is NOT listed as a thing that drives scientists in all periods of time?
The desire for recognition
What is the Intellectual Revolution?
The time period when advancements of science and technology changed people's perceptions and beliefs
Which of the following is NOT listed as an importance of the Scientific Revolution?
Fostered collaboration among scientists
Based on the text, which of the following statements is true?
The module covers the time period when advancements of science and technology changed people's perceptions and beliefs
What was the name of Copernicus' groundbreaking work that proposed the heliocentric theory?
De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium
According to Darwin's theory of evolution, what is the mechanism by which species evolve and become better suited to their environments over time?
Natural selection
What was the name of the Aztec city that carried Mesoamerican civilization to its height?
Tenochtitlan
Which of the following was not a contribution of the Aztecs?
Inventing the concept of zero
What was the name of Freud's theory that emphasized the importance of human sexuality and the unconscious mind?
Psychoanalytic theory
What were the two calendar systems used by the Aztecs?
Xiuhpohualli (365 days) and Tonalpohualli (260 days)
Study Notes
Intellectual Revolution
- A time period when advancements in science and technology changed people's perceptions and beliefs
- Led to radical changes in scientific inquiries
Importance of Scientific Revolution
- Created new research fields in science
- Transformed the natural world and the world of ideas
Drivers of Scientific Progress
- Creativity
- Curiosity
- Critical thinking
Nicolaus Copernicus
- Proposed the Heliocentric theory in "On the Revolutions of the Celestial Spheres"
- Used geometry to prove the Heliocentric theory
- Father of Modern Astronomy
- Heliocentric theory: Sun is the center of the Universe
- Geocentric theory: Earth is the center of the Universe (Ptolemy)
Copernican Revolution
- Caused a paradigm shift in understanding of Earth and Sun's positions in the universe
- Rejected Ptolemy's Geocentric model and proved Copernicus' Heliocentric model
Charles Darwin
- Proposed that species can change over time through natural selection
- All species share a common ancestor and have unique heritable differences
- Book: "The Origin of Species" presented evidence on species evolution over time
- Book: "The Descent of Man" applied evolutionary thinking to human beings
Darwinian Revolution
- Brought a significant impact on Biology
- Provided an alternative to the theory of creation
- Started with the publication of "The Origin of Species"
Sigmund Freud
- Father of Psychoanalysis
- Focused on human sexuality and the evil nature of man
- Developed the "Freudian Theory of Personality" and "psychoanalysis"
Freudian Revolution
- Revolutionized Psychiatry
- Introduced the "Freudian Theory of Personality" and "psychoanalysis"
Cradles of Early Science
- Mesoamerican: Aztecs (The Mexica)
- Contributions:
- Chocolates used as currency and for barter
- Herbal medicine to prevent muscle spasms
- Aztec calendar (xiuhpohualli and tonalpohualli)
- Canoe - a light narrow boat
Learn about the cradles of early science, the impact of ideas from Copernicus, Darwin and Freud, significant contributions of the intellectual revolution, and how society is transformed by science and technology. This module provides insights into the spark of the Scientific revolution.
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