THEIR REVOLUTIONARY IDEAS To further understand what exactly happened during the scientific revolution, it is important to examine the different individual whose ideas have shaken and contested the dominant theories and ideas during this period-the truths of their time. Scientist in all time are driven by their:
CREATIVITY SCIENTIST SCIENCE
IDEAS Passion to CURIOSITY know SCIENCE DISCOVERIE CRITICAL Passion to S THINKING discover TECHNOLOG Y ATTITUDES AND VALUES OF A SCIENTIST - Scientist have special traits that we can emulate CURIOSITY – keen observation of things and events in the environment Logic and System – Step by step Humility and healthy skepticism experimental method and keeps accurate records Positive attitude Toward Failure Open mindedness – readiness and willingness to change ideas and principle when necessary Perseverance – scientific research is like a steep climb. One must persevere in order to succeed Self – confidence Intellectual honesty – acknowledges contribution of other to one’s success Not opinionated – willingness to change strongly held opinions Scientific intuition Aptitude for serendipity Creaivity nd critical thinking – ability to use imaginations to develop new ideas