Scientific Revolution Milestones

Michael Brown

Traduttore A AI

Casa editrice: Publifye

Sinossi

Scientific Revolution Milestones delves into the groundbreaking transformations in science from the 16th century onward, revealing how pivotal discoveries reshaped our comprehension of the universe and our place in it. This period marked a fundamental shift in epistemology, altering how knowledge was acquired and validated. One intriguing aspect was the move from the geocentric view of the universe, where Earth was believed to be the center, to the heliocentric model championed by Nicolaus Copernicus, sparking intense debate and revolutionizing astronomy. Another was the rise of empiricism and experimentation, exemplified by Galileo Galilei's work, which challenged established Aristotelian views and laid the foundation for the Scientific Method.

 
The book adopts a chronological and thematic approach, beginning with the pre-revolutionary scientific landscape and progressing through the Copernican Revolution, the rise of empiricism and experimentation, and the Newtonian synthesis. This synthesis, culminating in Isaac Newton's laws of motion and universal gravitation, unified celestial and terrestrial mechanics, marking a high point in the revolution. By examining primary texts and historical accounts, Scientific Revolution Milestones not only offers a comprehensive understanding of this transformative era but also highlights its lasting impact on modern science and Western thought.

Disponibile da: 18/02/2025.

Lunghezza di stampa: 61 pagine.

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