HPS100H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Classical Mechanics, Judicial Astrology, Phlogiston Theory
7 Apr 2016
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Myths: accepted unil 1920, in britain accepted in 1700, and other 1740 by the ime newton"s theory became replaced by general relaivity in 1920 the mosaic changed considerably. Newtonian physics, physiology, phlogiston chemistry, linnean biology, psychology, history, theology. Theology: the study of god and the relaion between god, mankind and the universe. Revealed theology: a branch of theology concerned with inferring god"s existence and atributes exclusively from god"s acts of self revelaion. Natural theology: a branch of theology concerned with inferring god"s existence and atributes by means of reason unaided by god"s acts of self-revelaion in the 18th century judicial astrology remained rejected and even became a subject of ridicule. Newtonian physics: space is independent of material object it is an empty receptacle in which physical processes take place. Since space is essenially void, can not think of boundaries. Vacuism: there can be space absolutely devoid of mater space as independent void: space is independent of material objects.
