HPS100H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Judicial Astrology, Classical Mechanics, History Of Science
18 Nov 2016
School
Course
Professor
Document Summary
Newtonian science united terrestrial and celestial physics. Newtonian science opened up the closed/finite universe. The scientific method was first employed in newtonian science. However, we know that the hd method was employed in cartesian science. Theology the study of god and the relations between god, mankind, and the universe. Revealed theology a branch of theology concerned with inferring god"s existence and attributes exclusively from god"s acts of self-revelation. Natural theology a branch of theology concerned with inferring god"s existence and attributes by means of reason unaided by god"s acts of. In the mid 18th century, theology was considered a key branch of science along with metaphysics, natural sciences, and humanities. Both natural theology and revealed theology remained in the mosaic. Astrology a science concerned with the influence of stars and planets on terrestrial affairs. Natural astrology a branch of astrology concerned with the celestial influences upon natural things.
