The Scientific Revolution

When and where was the Royal Society founded

1660, Gresham College, London

What was the Royal Society

A place where scientists could share their ideas, experiments and discoveries

What were the aims of the Royal Society

• to carry out experiments to further the understanding of science

• To encourage debate, challenge old ideas and search for new theories and ideas

What did Charles II give to the Royal Society in 1662

A Royal Charter which meant it had support from high places and was respected from the start

What was the royal society’s motto

‘Nullius in Verba’ - take nobodies word for it

Three key events for Royal Society in 1665

• published first scientific journal ‘Philosophical Transactions’

• Richard Lower completes first ever experimental blood transfusion

• Robert Hooke uses microscopes to study and draw small animals/plants in very clear detail

What was a key event that happened in 1683 for the Royal Society

Anthonie Van Leeuwenhoek sees animalcules (bacteria) under microscope for first time, doesn’t understand them

Why was the Royal Society so important

• printed scientists books and journals, translated foreign medical/scientific books, spread NEW ideas

• Journals like Philosophical Transactions contained clear evidence of science, challenge existing ideas

• Best scientists of the time worked together to share research and ideas, encouraging ENQUIRY AND EXPERIMENTATION

What was Thomas Sydenham called/nicknamed

English Hippocrates, the father of English medicine

What did Sydenham release in 1676

Observations Medicae

How many years was Sydenham’s boom used for in training and treatment

Over 200 years

Which of Sydenham’s key ideas did his book contain

• doctors must rely on own observation and practical experience instead of just reading books. Should visit the sick, take pulse, make detailed notes for correct diagnosis

• Four humours completely wrong, god didn’t cause disease

What did Sydenham argue about diseases needing to be classified

Argued there were species of disease that needed to be classified as it would make the correct treatment easier, but still believed disease was caused by atmospheres ans didn’t know real causes

What did Sydenham use to treat malaria

Quinine

What did Sydenham use to rear anaemia

Iron