History of Science
6 articles in this category
The Rise of Science in Public Consciousness: From Enlightenment to Modernity
Explore how science transitioned from Enlightenment thought to practical innovations, transforming everyday life in the 19th-early 20th centuries.
The Emergence of Modern Astronomy: Tycho Brahe, Kepler, and Galileo
Discover how Tycho Brahe, Kepler, and Galileo transformed astronomy with their empirical data challenging Ptolemy's model.
The Emergence of Specialized Scientific Disciplines: Early Eighteenth Century
Explore early eighteenth-century science's specialization, balancing progress with limitations from Aristotelian philosophy and technology.
The Emergence of a Scientific Community
Explore the rise of early modern scientific communities through printing technology, journals like Philosophical Transactions, and private correspondence.
Francis Bacon's Influence on Early Modern Science
Explore Francis Bacon's pivotal role in shaping early modern science through empirical methods and systematic inquiry.
The Transition to Modernity: Copernican Revolution and Its Impact
Explore the pivotal Copernican Revolution's impact on modern thought, challenging medieval cosmology and fostering scientific advancements.