Modern Science
what is the diff. between science and non-science?
Non-science doesn't use observation or experimentation
In order for something to be scientific it must in principle be falsifiable.
what is a scientist?
Those who use rationality and acquire knowledge
Galileo: Father of Modern Science
what makes him a Great scientist?
He transformed the telescope from a toy to an instrument of discovery
He formed the basis of modern science of physics
By experimenting
what makes galileo a scientist?
He's a "martyr of science"
He challenged the world
what science did Galileo do?
1.Observe & Hypothesize
2. Test the observation
3. Experiment
4. Publish the results
What makes the science Galileo did different?
what is science?
It's a way of acquiring knowledge through observation and experimentation.
It is also falsifiable
what is good vs. bad science?
Good science
e.g The study of the planets and how they are composed
In principle it must be falsifiable
Bad science
e.g The study of UFOs
Can not be falsified