HIS109Y1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 20: De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium, Epistemology, Empirical Evidence
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Anything outside consciousness must be left to objective thinking, observation and speculation. First european modern scientist in many ways. Hypothesis: techniques and apparatus to test hypothesis, generalized from those conclusions, recorded it. Equipment: built telescope based on dutch lensmakers instructions, built the most powerful telescope ever built. Changed the relationship between man and universe. Other scientists suggested he be more diplomatic refused wholeheartedly in his belief of science. 1616 called before inquisition: instructed not to teach copernicusism and heliocentric universe. Given a choice by inquisition, would abjure or tortured and burned. Minds of men and women being retooled in europe respect for reason, respect for primacy of reason traditional society could not survive the attack of reason (cid:1) early renaissance thinkers. By virtue of human beings we cannot surrender the three rights which make them human = life liberty and property. No power state or church has right to infringe unless you specifically agree.