Reading: 448-459

Prompt:  How did the development in scientific thought from Copernicus to Newton create a new conception of the universe and of humanity’s place within it?


Identifications:

1. Scientific Revolution


2. geocentricity


3. heliocentricity


4. Nicolaus Copernicus


5. Tycho Brahe


6. Johannes Kepler


7. Galileo


8. Starry Messenger


9. Dialogue on the Two Chief Systems


10. Sir Isaac Newton


11. Principia Mathematica


12. Ptolemy

Jay's Comments:  Well, today was different, no?  Hey, just to clarify why I did what I did, it was to get a laugh out of the class.  It was in no way meant to offend Mr. Rice.  I have nothing but the highest respect for him; he is one of the best teachers I've had.  As for the assignment, it looks interesting because instead of studying artistic or political figures, we're studying scientists this time!  Woohoo!

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