Chat with AIExam 4: Toward a New Heaven and a New Earth: the Scientific Revolution and the Emergence of Modern Science
Why were seventeenth-century European intellectuals so intent on developing methods of study for entire bodies and specific fields of human knowledge? What did it mean then to become a methodical (or systematic) thinker or researcher?
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Answered by Examlex AI CopilotSeventeenth-century European intellectuals were so intent on developing methods of study for entire bodies and specific fields of human knowledge because they were living in a time of great intellectual and scientific revolution. The Renaissance had sparked a renewed interest in the study of classical texts and the natural world, leading to a surge in new discoveries and ideas. This, in turn, created a need for more systematic and organized methods of study in order to make sense of the rapidly expanding body of knowledge.
Becoming a methodical or systematic thinker or researcher during this time meant adopting a more rigorous and structured approach to the pursuit of knowledge. It involved developing clear and logical methods for conducting research, organizing information, and drawing conclusions. This shift towards methodical thinking was driven by a desire for greater precision and accuracy in understanding the world, as well as a recognition of the limitations of relying solely on tradition or intuition. By becoming methodical thinkers and researchers, intellectuals aimed to bring greater order and coherence to the vast and diverse realms of human knowledge, ultimately paving the way for the development of modern scientific and academic disciplines.
Unlike Francis Bacon, who argued that humanity's powers were to be used to "conquer nature," Benedict de Spinoza claimed that nature does not exist for human domination because nature and the universe and humanity itself are all part of God.
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Which one of the following comments best summarizes the impact of the Scientific Revolution on Western Civilization?
(37) The scientist whose work led to the law that states that the volume of a gas varies with the pressure exerted upon it and who argued that matter is composed of atoms, later known as the chemical elements, was
(36) The Scientific Revolution was not a revolution that explosively changed and rapidly overthrew traditional authority, but its results were truly revolutionary.
(37) How was the new scientific knowledge spread in the seventeenth century?
(35) Because of the scientific successes and accomplishments of such women as Margaret Cavendish, Maria Merian, and Maria Winkelmann, most male scientists agreed, though reluctantly, that females had the same intellectual abilities as males.
(35) What actions did the Catholic Church pursue concerning Galileo and his ideas?
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