COPERNICAN

INTELLECTUAL
REVOLUTION
Prepared by:

John Vincent Paballa

Analiza Gineza
Azhby Samma
Joyce Ayes
Kristine Jane Tan
Remnel Jade Peañar
Jireh Estilo
 Outline of the Topic

A. Overview of Nicolaus Copernicus and the Copernican

Intellectual Revolution.
B.Importance of Copernicus's contributions to the broader
scientific revolution.
C.Conclusion: How Copernican's ideas placed an emphasis on
significant contributions and their impact.
Who is Nicolaus Copernicus ?
— a Polish mathematician and astronomer

— known as the father of modern astronomy

— the first scientist from Europe to put forth

the heliocentric theory of the solar system

— Born on February 19, 1473

Died May 24, 1543
— Studied at University of Krakow, University
of Bologna, University of Padua, and got his
doctorate at University of Ferrara
Copernican Intellectual Revolution
— shift in the field of
astronomy from a geocentric
understanding of the
universe, centred around
Earth, to a heliocentric
understanding, centred
around the Sun, as articulated
by the Polish astronomer
Nicolaus Copernicus in the
16th century.
Copernican Intellectual Revolution
The Copernican Revolution refers to the
intellectual and scientific revolution initiated by
the Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus in the
16th century. Copernicus challenged the prevailing
geocentric model of the universe, which placed
Earth at the center, and proposed a heliocentric
model, with the Sun at the center and Earth as one
of the planets orbiting it. This revolution had
significant contributions in various areas,
including astronomy, physics, and philosophy.
Heliocentric Model
— Copernicus' heliocentric model of
the solar system was a major
departure from the geocentric model
that had been dominant since ancient
times. By placing the Sun at the
center, Copernicus provided a more
accurate description of the observed
motions of the planets. This shift
paved the way for a more precise
understanding of celestial mechanics.
 Astronomical Observation
planetary motion
Copernicus' work inspired and predict their
astronomers and scientists positions more
to make more accurate
accurately. This led
observations of the
heavens. With the sun at the
to advancements in
center,astronomers were the field of
able to improved models of observational
astronomy.
 Scientific Method
— the Copernican Revolution had a
profound impact on the scientific method.
Copernicus emphasized the importance
of observational evidence and
mathematical calculations in scientific
inquiry. His work laid the foundation for
the scientific revolution that followed,
which prioritized empirical evidence,
experimentation, and mathematical
analysis as key components of scientific
investigation.
 Paradigm Shift
The Copernican Revolution brought
about a paradigm shift in human
thinking. It challenge the long-held
belief that earth was the center of the
universe and that humans held a
privileged position in the cosmos. This
shift had far- reaching implications for
fields beyond ,astronomy, including
philosophy,religion, and
understanding of humanity's place in
the universe.
 Newtonian Mechanics

Copernicus' heliocentric model set the

stage for later scientific developments,
such as Isaac Newton's laws of motion
and universal gravitation.Newton's laws,
which explained the motion of object on
Earth and space, were consistent with
the heliocentric model.
Scientific Revolution

Refers to a period of significant scientific

advancements and changes in the way people
understood the natural world. It inspired
other scientists and thinkers to further
investigate the nature of the universe. Other
eminent astronomers and scientists were
inspired by the Copernican concept of the
universe to come up with a wealth of
innovative ideas.
The Copernican Revolution
fundmentally transformed
our understanding
of the universe and laid
the groundwork
for modern scientific inquiry.
It sparked a revolution in human thought,
leading to profound changes
in our perception of the cosmos
and our place within it.
 References

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Copernican-Revolution
https://blogs.umass.edu/p139ell/2012/11/19/the-renaissance-and-the-scientific-revolution/?
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https://study.com/learn/lesson/copernican-revolution-theory-significance-impact.html

https://www.pas.rochester.edu/~blackman/ast104/copernican9.html
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