Question 1

Descartes' most important contribution to the Sci Rev was:

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Separation of mind vs matter

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Scientific Method

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Heliocentric view of universe

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Inductive reasoning

Question 2

What is deductive reasoning?

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Starting w/ a big idea & using logic to deduce particular

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The way to resolve religion & science

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Newton's synthesis of rational thought & empiricism

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Start w/ particular, use experiments, get general conclusion

Question 3

What is inductive reasoning?

Accepted Answer

Start w/ particular, experiment, get general conclusion

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Synthesis of empiricism & rational thought

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Start w/ truths, use logic, get more conclusion

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Way to resolve conflict b/t science & religion

Question 4

Why were Scientific Societies important for the spread of ideas during the Sci Rev?

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They promoted cooperation among scientists

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They were mostly concerned with theories

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They started in Italy, but were most popular in England

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They included the lower classes

Question 5

Why did business & governments support the Sci Rev?

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They needed the practical results to gain a competitive edge

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It was fashionable & increased social status

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New theories were important to them

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It resolved class differences

Question 6

How did Pascal resolve the conflict b/t science & religion?

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He appealed to reason & emotion

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He condemned the Church's views

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He proved that the planets were made of matter

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He appealed to the rich and the poor

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