1. How does Galileo argue that conflicting statements and arguments between the bible and the results of scientific investigation should be resolved? He is nevertheless eager to show that science and religion are compatible. How does he do that?
2. Bacon criticizes existing beliefs as being one or another of a series of different kinds of 'idols'. What are these? If these are errors, what is he implying/suggesting to take its place?
3. Huygens is said to present a version of the 'hypothetico-deductive model' of building and understanding nature. What are the elements of such a model, and how does it differ from other possible strategies?
4. The order of principle and empirical observation is different than Descartes' view, but do Bacon, Huygens and Galileo seek 'clear and evident' ideas?
Application: Huygens advocated deriving a hypothesis by deduction from a tentative theory, making a prediction and then testing it through experimental procedures. Devise a Huygen-esque test for global warming, that would convince people of the validity of the theory that people have brought it about.
Application: Huygens advocated deriving a hypothesis by deduction from a tentative theory, making a prediction and then testing it through experimental procedures. Devise a Huygen-esque test for global warming, that would convince people of the validity of the theory that people have brought it about.
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