Understanding of the universe

What book did Kepler write?

Astronomica nova

What were Kepler’s laws of planetary motion?

Planets travel in elliptical orbits around the sun

Planets do not travel at a consistent speed

How did Kepler explain his conclusions?

through the use of physical explanation and evidence as well as his mathematics

What was the impact of Kepler’s belief?

there was a shift in belief in constant circular motion and linear motions always taking place in the universe and a use of mathematics to solve problems

What did Galileo discover?

He discovered features on the moon

concluded that the natural motion of the moon was circular

discovered the moons of Jupiter

discovered new stars

What did Galileo argue for the study of space?

the study of the universe should be balanced between mathematics and experiment

What was Galileo found guilty of?

Heresy

What was Galileo’s ideas on the movement of the earth

If a ball moves in a friction less space it will continue moving at the same speed forever

What was the impact of Galileo?

The rejection of the church to act as an authority over scientific methods

What were Newton’s discoveries?

Centrifugal force

Acoustics

3 laws of motion

Gravity

What was the impact of Newton’s theories?

Represents an important break in the mindset of medieval and early modern thinkers and marks the end of the mathematisation of philosophy

What was Newton’s impact on Magic?

Still had a belief in witchcraft and the Arcane.