We'll start off with the quiz on "The Scientific Revolution" before we move back into our trial activity.
"Absolute Monarchs on Trial" - We'll pick up where we left off. We'll hear from the defense witnesses and the defendants themselves. Here's a roster of those folks:
We'll continue with these defense witnesses:
- Cardinal Richelieu
- Jean Baptiste Colbert
- Thomas Hobbes
- Niccolo Machiavelli
Then, we'll hear from the six defendants:
- Philip II of Spain (King)
- Louis XIV of France (King)
- Maria Theresa of Austria (Empress)
- Frederick the Great of Prussia (King)
- Peter the Great of Russia (Czar)
- Charles I of England (King)
After the testimony, all of you but the six monarchs now become jurors. You are freed from your earlier perspective. As we move into deliberations, keep in mind that you can ask questions of our monarchs as well.
I'll provide you with a sheet to use as an aid in our deliberations.
The Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment
Our next major focus will be on the time period known as the "Enlightenment" in Europe. Following the lead of our text, we'll initially look at the groups of changes referred to as the "Scientific Revolution."
As you read for today, Europeans made some truly impressive advancements during the time known as the "Scientific Revolution." We're going to start by taking a step back and discuss whether or not they are getting too much credit. Alternately, you might ask whether non-Europeans are getting too little credit for their contributions.
I'm giving you a broad overview in the form of a handout. It takes a slightly different look at these events than did your textbook. As you read it, consider this question:
Should the term "Scientific Revolution" be replaced by the term "Scientific Evolution" to best explain the development of modern science?
Related questions:
- Have the contributions of non-European Afroeurasians been given too little credit for advancements in science? If so, was this lack of credit intentional? Why or why not?
- Do we pay too little attention to the scholars of the medieval period? Why or why not?
- Is there a European bias in the history of science? Why or why not?
HOMEWORK for tomorrow - Thursday, November 12th:
Please continue your reading with Chapter 22, Section 2, "The Enlightenment in Europe." (pp. 629 - 634)
Read the handout, "Scientific Revolution or Scientific Evolution?" and be prepared to contribute to a discussion on the topic listed above.
