Philosophy/Procedure
What are epicycles and why are they important?
Ptolemy, Copernicus, retrograde, geocentrism
Describe the Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems and situate it in history.
Galieo, paradigm attack, inquisition
Archimedes
Bathhouse- measure volume
pulleys, levers, and water screw
Name inventions of Middle Kingdom China
Paper, Gunpowder, Compass (magnetism), Printing press
Describe the three types of astrology in the Athenian Mercury
Horary, Nativity, Judicial
Allegory of the Cave- what is it and what is it's influence?
physics vs metaphysics
Su Song
-Song Dynasty, 1020-1101
-Bureaucrat, philosophy, engineering, medicine, astronomy/horology
-Water clock, celestial ladder (endless chain)
Cathedrals- how are they built across time?
Romans- mathematical, efficient
Medieval- over engineered
Renaissance- geometry, algebra, and art
What is alchemy? What are its influences?
Utilize and expand elemental theory, early chemistry, Islamic influence, Newton
Encyclopédie- what is it and how does it exemplify Enlightenment ideals
Pursuit and categorization of knowledge to better society. Limitless and privilege based.
Alhazen- who is he and what were his influences?
-Medieval (11th c.) Islamic natural philosopher
-Challenged Aristotle, influenced Newton
-Camera Obscura
Describe the guild system in Medieval Europe. Give a pro and a con.
Transmission and regulation of information. Not as effective as standards of practice in China, information is easily lost.
How does technology influence philosophy and world events? Give two examples.
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Describe two practical experiments that informed Newton's Opticks. How so?
Eye experiment, Reflecting telescope- prism, objects don't generate color, light has multiple parts
Name two scientists of the scientific revolution that influenced Newton (and how they influenced him).
Descartes- algebra + geometry = calculus
Bacon- inductive reasoning and predictive observation
Describe two famous expeditions/voyages and their significance.
Cook expedition - natural phenomena of Australia
Cheng Ho’s voyages - Explored South Pacific, Indian Ocean, East Africa, Persian Gulf, Red Sea. Example of Chinese ideals and technological prowess
La Perouse Expedition- rival to Cook, never returned
What ideology informs working conditions in the industrial revolution and why is it ironic/contradictory?
Utilitarianism. Better for "most?"
Athenian Mercury- situate within working class, science, and religion. What distinguishes witchcraft, astrology, science, and service magic?
Witchcraft, demonology, medicine, Enlightenment skepticism
Familiars, malevolent magic, devil worship
Compare the philosophies of Plato and Aristotle. Name one figure was influenced by/challenged their ideas (each).
Plato- ideal forms, theoretical
Aristotle- ideal forms, empirical
How is the Industrial Revolution influenced by the Enlightenment? Give two specific examples
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