HPS100H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Classical Mechanics, Preformationism, Scientific Method
19 Jan 2018
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Myths: newtonian science liberated itself from religion, newtonian science completely rejected astrology, newtonian sciecne united terrestrial and celestial physics, newtonian science "opened up" the closed/finite universe, the scientific method was first employed in newtonian sciecne. Newtonian mosaic: physics, chemistry, biology, theory of preformation, physiology, hd method, psychology, history, math, astronomy, theology. Theology= the study of god and the relations between god, mankind and the universe. Revealed= branch concerned with inferring god"s existence and attributes exclusively from god"s acts of self-revelation. Natural= branch concerned with inferring god"s existence and attributes by means of reason unaided by god"s acts of self-revelation. Both a part of the science of the time. Astrology= science concerned with the influences of the stars and planets upon terrestrial affairs. Natural= branch concerned with the celestial influences upon natural things. Judicial= branch concerned with the celestial influences upon human affairs. Natural remained in the mosaic, having been absorbed by physical science.
