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What intellectual movement helped set the stage for the Scientific Revolution?
What intellectual movement helped set the stage for the Scientific Revolution?
The Renaissance
What is the name of the theory that states the Earth revolves around the sun?
What is the name of the theory that states the Earth revolves around the sun?
Heliocentric theory
Who used a telescope to observe the moons of Jupiter?
Who used a telescope to observe the moons of Jupiter?
Galileo Galilei
Name one field of science where Renaissance scientists made advancements by systematically cataloging living things.
Name one field of science where Renaissance scientists made advancements by systematically cataloging living things.
Which thinker emphasized empirical methods and inductive reasoning as part of the Scientific Method?
Which thinker emphasized empirical methods and inductive reasoning as part of the Scientific Method?
Who invented the printing press in the mid-15th century?
Who invented the printing press in the mid-15th century?
What was the name of Copernicus' book where he proposed the heliocentric theory?
What was the name of Copernicus' book where he proposed the heliocentric theory?
What kind of texts did Leonhart Fuchs create?
What kind of texts did Leonhart Fuchs create?
What type of reasoning, that builds from specific observations to general principles, did Francis Bacon advocate?
What type of reasoning, that builds from specific observations to general principles, did Francis Bacon advocate?
What did Galileo use to make his groundbreaking observations of the solar system?
What did Galileo use to make his groundbreaking observations of the solar system?
What model of the universe did the heliocentric theory challenge?
What model of the universe did the heliocentric theory challenge?
What scientific society emerged toward the end of the Renaissance to foster collaboration?
What scientific society emerged toward the end of the Renaissance to foster collaboration?
Besides the moons of Jupiter, what other observation made by Galileo supported the heliocentric theory?
Besides the moons of Jupiter, what other observation made by Galileo supported the heliocentric theory?
The printing press helped spread texts from which three scientists mentioned in the text?
The printing press helped spread texts from which three scientists mentioned in the text?
What did Isaac Newton develop, building on the foundations of the Renaissance?
What did Isaac Newton develop, building on the foundations of the Renaissance?
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Renaissance & Science
Renaissance & Science
The Renaissance set the stage for modern science by prioritizing observation, experimentation, and logical thought.
Heliocentric Theory
Heliocentric Theory
Nicolaus Copernicus proposed that the Earth revolves around the Sun in his book 'De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium'.
Galileo Galilei's Discoveries
Galileo Galilei's Discoveries
Using the telescope, Galileo observed the moons of Jupiter and the phases of Venus, which supported the heliocentric theory.
Renaissance Botany
Renaissance Botany
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Renaissance Zoology
Renaissance Zoology
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Francis Bacon & Scientific Method
Francis Bacon & Scientific Method
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The Printing Press
The Printing Press
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Scientific Societies
Scientific Societies
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Study Notes
- The Renaissance set the stage for modern science by prioritizing observation, experimentation, and rationality during the Scientific Revolution.
Heliocentric Theory
- Nicolaus Copernicus introduced the heliocentric theory in "De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium" (1543).
- Heliocentric theory posits that the Earth revolves around the Sun.
- The heliocentric model challenged the established geocentric model.
Galileo Galilei
- Galileo Galilei used the telescope to make significant observations.
- Observations included the moons of Jupiter and the phases of Venus.
- These observations supported the Copernican theory.
Advancement in Mathematics and Physics
- Johannes Kepler refined theories of planetary motion.
- Isaac Newton built upon Renaissance foundations to develop his laws of motion.
Botany and Zoology Advancements
- Renaissance scientists systematically cataloged plants and animals.
- Leonhart Fuchs' herbal manuals exemplify this effort.
Scientific Method Development
- Francis Bacon emphasized empirical methods and inductive reasoning.
- Bacon's work laid the methodological groundwork for modern science.
Impact of the Printing Press
- Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press in the mid-15th century.
- The printing press revolutionized the dissemination of knowledge.
- Scientific texts by figures such as Copernicus, Vesalius, and Galileo reached wider audiences.
- The printing press accelerated the spread of ideas and fostered collaboration among scholars in Europe.
Scientific Societies
- Scientific societies like the Royal Society emerged towards the end of the Renaissance.
- These societies fostered collaboration and dissemination of ideas.
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Description
Exploration of the Renaissance's role in setting the stage for modern science. Examination of heliocentric theory, Galileo Galilei's observations, and advancements in mathematics, physics, botany, and zoology. Overview of observation, experimentation, and rationality during the Scientific Revolution.
