History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps
HoP 433 - Nature’s Mystery - Science in Renaissance England
Nov 26, 2023
Explore the scientific accomplishments of scientists in Renaissance England, including their contributions to mathematics, physics, and medicine. Learn about the comparison between Galileo and Harriet's approaches to scientific inquiry. Discover the anticipation of early modern philosophy and the connections between math, alchemy, and optics.
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- Thomas Harriet made groundbreaking scientific achievements but chose not to publish his work and kept his findings within a small circle of associates.
- The development of scientific knowledge in Renaissance England was strongly influenced by mathematics, with independent researchers like Harriet thriving with the support of patrons like Walter Raleigh and Henry Percy.
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Thomas Harriet's Scientific Achievements
Thomas Harriet, a scientist from Renaissance England, made numerous scientific achievements that were groundbreaking for his time. He learned the Algonquin language, becoming one of the first Europeans to do so. Harriet invented a phonetic alphabet for recording and a system of mathematical notation. He made advancements in the study of falling bodies, specific gravity, and refraction. Harriet also drew maps of the lunar surface and observed sunspots through a telescope. Despite his incredible discoveries, he chose not to publish his work and kept his findings within a small circle of associates.
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