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    INTELLECTUAL REVOLUTIONS

    THAT DEFINED SOCIETY

    Zita M. Corpuz
     Intellectual Revolution is the time period when
    advancements of S & T changed people’s
    perceptions and beliefs.
     The development during the Intellectual
    Revolution showed how society was transformed
    by S & T.

    COPERNICAN REVOLUTION
    The invention of the telescope allowed people to take a
    peek at the outer space

    Claudius Ptolemy – he believed that the Earth


    was at the center – aconcept known as
    geocentrism.
    COPERNICAN REVOLUTION

    Nicolas Copernicus challenged the


    Ptolemaic model and introduced the
    concept known as heliocentrism

    Astronomers realized that the


    Copernican model simplified the
    orbits for planets and was eventually
    accepted by the people which was
    called the birth of modern astronomy.
    DARWININAN REVOLUTION
    Considered to be one of the most controversial
    intellectual revolutions of its time.
    CHARLES Darwin introduced the theory of evolution.

    FREUDIAN REVOLUTION
     In past, Psychology was always classified under philosophy.
    It was considered more of an art rather than science.
     In the 19th century, Sigmund Freud was able to change
    people’s perception of psychology with his revolutionary
    theory of psychoanalysis.
    Questions for Reflection:

    Can you name other scientific revolutions that


    happened in the following places:

    a. Meso-American Revolution
    b. Asian
    c. Middle East
    d. African
    Meso-American Revolution

     The land joining the two continents, called the


    Isthmus of Panama, is only 40 miles wide and
    400 miles long.
     The areas in which civilization developed in
    Mesoamerica include Mexico and neighboring
    parts of Central America,
     People in the Americas developed an entirely
    different menu of foods for the simple reason that
    the indigenous plants and animals were different
    than those in the Fertile Crescent.
     The highlands of Mexico had corn (sometimes
    called maize), beans, peppers, tomatoes, and
    squash as their staple foods.
    ASIAN REVOLUTION
     Science and technology in Asia is varied depending
    on the country and time.
     In the past, the Asian civilizations most notable for
    their contributions to science and technology were
    India, China and the West Asian civilizations.
     At present, probably the most notable country in
    Asia in terms of its technological and scientific
    achievement is Japan, which is particularly known
    for its electronics and automobile products.
     Other countries are also notable in other scientific
    fields such as chemical and physics achievements.
    AFRICAN INTELLECTUAL REVOLUTION

     The first mental hospital was built in


    Cairo, Egypt in 800 AD.
     Honey and brain to cure eye infections.
    Many medicines incorporated spells to
    ward-off evil spirits.
     On Astronomy, there was the discovery
    of Equinox and Solstice
    SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND
    NATION-BUILDING
    The development of S & T affect the
    development of the Philippines as a nation.

    PRE-COLONIAL PERIOD
    Scientific advancements in the Philippines began even
    before the Spaniards came to the Philippines:
     The use of certain plants and herbs as medicines.
     Farming and animal raising were implemented.
     Modes of transportation: terrestrial or maritime.
    COLONIAL PERIOD

    Spaniards provided the Philippines with


    modern means of infrastructures (like
    walls, roads and bridges); Health and
    education systems
    American Occupation brought
    modernization, development in the field
    of S & T
    POST –COLONIAL PERIOD
     After achieving independence from the
    colonizers, the Philippines under different
    administrations continued to pursue
    programs in Science & Technology.
     Ferdinand Marcos – establishment of
    PAG-ASA on placed of the abolished
    Weather Bureau, NAST, etc.
     Marcos saw the key to nation-building is
    the continued development of S & T.

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