HIST 1250 Study Guide - Final Guide: Maurice Wilkins, Denis Diderot, Philosophie Zoologique
18 Dec 2013
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Identify and explain the significance for this course of 5 of the following terms (5 marks each, 25 marks total). Answer 2 of the following 3 questions. (20 marks each = 40 marks). Answer 1 of the following 2 questions (35 marks). No explanation of significance in course, any reference to why discussed, why relevant to trajectory. Point is to connect it, explain its significance. Placed in particular time period, not exact year, place roughly in an era. Became president of the rsl after publishing opticks. Came up with a set of laws that were applicable anywhere (newton s 1st, 2nd, & 3rd laws). Used the bible as a historical text. Widely seen to be representing what was new about natural philosophy. Seen as the emblem of human enlightenment and progress. Provided the most current information on every subject of modern thought to all educated.
