The Scientific Revolution
Understanding the Roots of Modern Science
Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course has been created for those working in science who wish to know more about the origins of modern science. It’s also been created for people with a general interest in science and history. You can use the hashtag #FLscientificrevolution to talk about this course on social media.
Topics Covered- Understanding ‘science’
- Aristotelian ‘science’ vs. the ‘new’ science
- Experience, experiments and instruments
- The role of scientific hypotheses
- Science and society
- Science, religion and secularisation
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Rating | 4.3★ based on 3 ratings |
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Length | 3 weeks |
Effort | 3 hours per week |
Starts | Dec 13 (224 weeks ago) |
Cost | $44 |
From | University of Groningen via FutureLearn |
Instructors | Tom Spits, Andrea Sangiacomo, Doina-Cristina Rusu, Han Thomas Adriaenssen, Katarina M., Jasper Geurink, Linda Ham |
Download Videos | Only via web browser |
Language | English |
Subjects | Programming Engineering |
Tags | C R Science, Engineering & Maths |
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Now looking back I think such a course in the history of science should be a required course for every science major in college.
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Rating | 4.3★ based on 3 ratings |
---|---|
Length | 3 weeks |
Effort | 3 hours per week |
Starts | Dec 13 (224 weeks ago) |
Cost | $44 |
From | University of Groningen via FutureLearn |
Instructors | Tom Spits, Andrea Sangiacomo, Doina-Cristina Rusu, Han Thomas Adriaenssen, Katarina M., Jasper Geurink, Linda Ham |
Download Videos | Only via web browser |
Language | English |
Subjects | Programming Engineering |
Tags | C R Science, Engineering & Maths |
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