HIST 20 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Natural Philosophy, Main Source, Lois Gibbs
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Start of the nineteenth century (circa 1800) Roughly when the term scientist and science begin to be widely used; not coined until about 1840. Before this: science was called natural philosophy. Roughly when darwin was active; began to shape the world in the middle of the. His work is among the most important of the modern era. Roughly when sciences were professionalize (particularly in europe and north. Growth of european empires which relied on science-based technology to develop, grow, sustain. Capitalism, technology, etc. converge around the world to change people"s lives and shape society. Reliance on technology to substitute for power and to gain knowledge. Globalization: not just knowledge and communication being spread but communication and physical movements as well. Urbanization: people are moving to cities leaving the countryside. Rise of the modern university marks the creation of scientific discovery. Medicinal discovery lives saved and more humans around !
