HST 325 Study Guide - Final Guide: Analog Computer, Ecliptic, Patronage
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Primary focus: material covered week 5 onwards. Know the big picture and should have a good grasp of the main issues. Should also have a good sense of general chronology: what were the major scientific and technological themes and developments for each of the eras covered in class. Especially during the medieval, renaissance, seventeenth century eras. Ancient: aristotle (384 322 b. c. e), his works shaped centuries of philosophy from late antiquity through the. Renaissance: writings tend to present formidable difficulties to his novice readers. Refers to branches of learnings as sciences : theoretical, practical, productive, worldview: World is comprised of four elements: earth, water, fire, air, beyond surface of moon, world is comprised of ether (fifth element) Earth is at the center of the universe and the reason for gravity is that everything tends to reach this center. Everything around us has a substance (combination of matter and form) Interest in material change and cause of change: aristotle"s worldview.
