Systems science

Traditional ecological knowledge and the systems that are associated with this wealth of knowledge developed over generations through lived experiences but were almost wiped out during the span of one. This knowledge can easily be lost because it is orally transmitted and is specialized within a community and location. If the system is not practiced for an extended period, the knowledge is threatened to become extinction. Bringing back traditional systems have helped communities move forward…

mathematics in general have largely been held as peculiarly separate from the physical and social sciences. This is based on the seeming certainty of arithmetic, opposed to the verifiability of the empirical sciences. This uniqueness has generated significant discussion on the exact nature of mathematical truth. The inductivists held that mathematical truths were simply an extension of empirical science; mathematical truths are simply highly probable rather than certain. Hempel defends a view…

was a time that saw the separation between science and religion disappear. A new mindset had been born during this time period, and these motives lead to the challenge of authoritative figures. This clash between an already established aspect of society, and a new and growing concept created advancements and developments amongst many subjects including medicine, science, technology, and also alternative beliefs. At this time, the development of science led to rational thought, instead of blind…

medical testing have directly influenced the discoveries of many beneficial treatments vital for maintaining human health. Throughout the past, influential figures, such as Aristotle, Erasistratus, and Galen have studied animals, in order to develop science and make scientific discoveries. Recently, questions have been raised about the ethicality of performing testing on animals. But, contrary to the ideals of the opposing mindset, the…

was the first to describe the cardio-pulmonary system, and he also speculated on the functions of the brain and the spinal cord (Scutti). Andreaus Vesalius, who lived in sixteenth-century Italy, was a teacher that demonstrated anatomy on a live animal, usually a dog,…

Ayurveda is composed of two terms, Ayu which means ‘life’ [longevity] and Veda which means ‘knowledge’ [science]. Hence, the term Ayurveda means ‘science of longevity’. This is an established, time tested and practiced science. Ayurveda is a part of Atharva veda and it is considered to be the oldest known system of treatment survived all these years can be verified with the fact that this unique system of treatment survived all these years without much change in fundamental application. Lord…

but in the end it leads to his death. There are many procedures in life that are similar to the procedure done in the story that exist and could potentially lead to disastrous outcomes. Science should not be used to advance human abilities because it is not cost effective and it is harmful to the patient. Science is helpful in many cases but it is not cost effective. Most scientific studies…

When the word science is uttered in a conversation most people tend to Science is defined in Leonard Brand’s book Faith, Reason, and Earth History as, “the search for truth through repeated experiment and observation.” With that in mind the area of science I am mainly going to focus on is geology. Geology includes the study of minerals, natural earth processes, as well as fossils. The third and final topic I am also going to address the topic of faith. The end goal is to fully lay out how I…

overpowered their mindset when it comes to acknowledging scientific markings. Science is based on researched evidence, yet people’s spiritual beliefs disregard it completely. The ineptitude to comprehend expert-based speculations, the lack of information and overall awareness contributes to the growing numbers of non-believers. Overall, distrust is the root of all conspiracy theories, whether they involve the government, science, or both. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, ignorance…

desire to explain led to the departure from the medieval system by Nicolaus Copernicus Copernicus believed that that the sun was the center of the universe and that all the stars…