Epoch of Enlightened Paradigm Shifts
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- 1. Instrument that expanded cosmic horizons during the 17th century
- 3. Emission of light not caused by heat, studied during optical advances
- 4. Describing discrete amounts, a principle foundational to modern physics
- 5. Relating to structure, advancing through Vesalius’ dissections
- 6. Newton’s monumental work articulating laws of motion and gravity
- 7. Fundamental framework shift described famously by Kuhn
- 11. Adjective describing elliptical planetary orbits discovered by an astronomer
- 14. Mathematical language enhanced by Descartes’ coordinate innovation
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- 2. Father of modern observational astronomy who challenged orthodoxy
- 8. Copernicus’ controversial model placing the sun at center
- 9. Ancient geometric device for planetary motion; debunked by revolutionaries
- 10. Characteristic of a scientific hypothesis, emphasized by Popper
- 12. Philosophical doctrine valuing knowledge through sensory experience
- 13. Proto-scientist aiming to transmute matter, precursor to chemistry
- 15. Theory of terrestrial formation tied to volcanic processes
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