HPS100H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Phlogiston Theory, Natural Theology, Preformationism
28 Jan 2016
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Opened up the close/finite universe made it infinite. Scientific method was first employed in newtonian science (hdm cartesian era also used it so myth) Newtonian mosaic: newtonian physics, phlogiston chemistry, theory of preformation, lineman biology, physiology, psychology, history, math, hypothetico deductive method, keplerian astronomy, theology. Theology study of god and the relations between god, mankind, and the universe. Revealed theology inferring gods existence from gods acts of self-revelation (holy book) Natural theology inferring gods existence with knowledge/reason without the aid of gods self revelation. French encyclopedia revealed that natural/revealed theology was accepted black magic/divination was unaccepted. Therefore can"t say newtonian science liberated itself from religion theology still remained. Astrology: a science concerned with the influences of the stars and planets upon terrestrial affairs. Natural astrology concerned with the celestial influences upon natural things (measurement of time, weather, tides and eclipses, medical prognostication) Judicial astrology celestial influences upon human affairs (predicts individuals life, character, social, economic etc. )
