What is science?
Would the history of 300 years of science have changed, if scientists like Galileo were provided more freedom??
Conclusion/Question:
Galileo Galelei (1564-1642) - one of the greatest scientists
why is it a different science?
developed heliocentric system
rejected (insulted Pope) anyone disagreeing with his idea
didn't really put his concept of proving a hypotheis (heliocentric model) in action
lack of proof >criticism & disbelief
Galileo's science
accelerated motion, falling objects
explained relation between distance & time
indicated concept of testing hypothesis > evidence
developed scientific method: hypotheses based on observation, not only reason
invented the concept of telescopic astronomy
saw moons of Jupiter & phases of the moon
observed spots (mountains) on Moon > universe - not perfect anymore?
changed the way scientists viewed their 'perfect universe'
first to explain observations through mathematics
dared to think differently in a world determined by religion (Bible)
was a 'martyr for science' , condemned by church because of his astronomy & results
addressed important question: science & religion - compatible or not?
addressed important issue: testing what's been told by Church & questioning it
Great:
made a "paradigm shif"t ; changed people's perception of universe & their own position
summarized biography:
Italian sceintist
most of his work in Padua, Florence & Venice
had trouble with Roman Catholic Church because of his ideas
What is bad science?
having authority over information & discoveries > to serve private, political needs
Science: exploring the natural world (e.g. matter & nature)
as opposed to Anthropology & Political Science, dealing with human nature
What is good science?
gaining evidence over nature & helping community with it
scientists
who use the 'scientific method' to explain nature's changes & processes
scientific method: observation, hypotheses, evidence/falsification > result/knowledge
