Scientific Series : Brief History of the Scientific Method

He's at the top because he is one of my favs. 

Science can be more than burning metals in a Bunsen Burner for pretty colors and such.... 

The scientific method is a systematic approach to investigating and understanding natural phenomena. It has evolved over centuries and continues to be refined as scientific knowledge advances. Here is a brief history of the scientific method:

Ancient Greece (5th Century BCE): The roots of the scientific method can be traced back to ancient Greece, with philosophers like Thales and Pythagoras emphasizing the importance of observation and reason in understanding the natural world. Aristotle, one of the most influential Greek philosophers, advocated for empirical observation and classification of organisms and phenomena.

Pythagoras- it's his fault you memorize those formulas now

Thales of Miletus: first selfie in a bathroom

Aristotle- liked asking questions

The Eye Hunain ibn Ishaq

Islamic Golden Age (8th-13th Centuries CE): During the Islamic Golden Age, scholars like Al-Kindi, Al-Farabi, and Ibn al-Haytham made significant contributions to the scientific method. Ibn al-Haytham, in particular, emphasized the importance of experimentation, observation, and the use of controlled experiments to test hypotheses.

Galileo- always this serious

Copernicus-had a fascination for marbles that got him in trouble

Johannes Kepler- clearly excited about something? 


Sir Francis Bacon (17th Century): Sir Francis Bacon, an English philosopher and statesman, is often credited with formalizing the scientific method. In his work "Novum Organum" (1620), he advocated for systematic and methodical experimentation, the collection of data, and the formulation of hypotheses based on empirical evidence.

More Bacon- yes please!!

Sir Isaac Newton: beautiful hair, beautifuller mind


The Scientific Revolution (17th Century): The 17th century witnessed a scientific revolution, driven by figures like Isaac Newton. Newton's laws of motion and universal gravitation exemplified the power of the scientific method in explaining natural phenomena through mathematics and experimentation.

Inductive Reasoning and the Hypothetico-Deductive Method (18th-19th Centuries): Philosopher and scientist Sir Karl Popper introduced the concept of falsifiability in the 20th century, emphasizing that scientific theories should be testable and subject to potential falsification. This concept played a significant role in refining the scientific method.

That is a different kind of "popper"

"Anthony Fauci IS the science." 

1. The 20th and 21st Centuries: The scientific method has continued to evolve and adapt to new technologies and fields of study. Advances in fields like genetics, neuroscience, and particle physics have led to new methodologies and approaches for conducting experiments and making observations.
   

Today, the scientific method remains a fundamental framework for conducting scientific research. It involves the formulation of hypotheses, the design and execution of experiments or observations, the collection and analysis of data, and the formulation of conclusions or theories based on the evidence. It is a dynamic process that continues to shape our understanding of the natural world and drive scientific progress.

Stay tuned for more exploration of the scientific method in our next Blog. Remember, anything is possible when YOU ARE the science.