The French Revolution was a great turning point of the Feudal System. As the King and Queen set up a social and working class, the groups of men and women were separated in the 3 groups.
The first estate was the Catholic Clergy, which was made up of noble religious men. Meanwhile the second estate was made up of noblemen from wealthy families. The third and last estate which had barely and government power or say, was built up of everyone else. Basically these estates showed how much power or say you had in the society. The combination of the three estates were called the Old Regime.
The Old Regime was a cruel system, in which the nobles, and the wealthy barely decided to pay taxes, meanwhile the lower class; the Third estate which was made up of the poor, had to pay over 50% of France's income tax. While the lower class was doing the work, Many of the nobles, clergymen, and the king himself were resting/living life as their workers barely survived.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Thursday, September 18, 2008
John Locke and "The Enlightenment"
Born on August 29, 1632; John Locke was considered one of the most influencial people among many who were in the joining of the Declaration of Independance. As a great philosopher to many, the ideas of the Declaration of Independance was built upon the basis of John Locke's ideas. Thomas Jefferson who was most influenced by John Locke helped write the Declaration of Independance.
The Declaration of Independance was written in thought of the people, in which the People had the right to say in what happens in the Government. I quote, "That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness."
John Locke's views on the government were fully based on the peoples views. Such as the taxation of government. Although he believed that to uphold a governmental structure, is very costly, it must be out of the peoples choices wether to give and donate instead of the government just taking without any consent.
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The Declaration of Independance was written in thought of the people, in which the People had the right to say in what happens in the Government. I quote, "That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness."
John Locke's views on the government were fully based on the peoples views. Such as the taxation of government. Although he believed that to uphold a governmental structure, is very costly, it must be out of the peoples choices wether to give and donate instead of the government just taking without any consent.
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Monday, September 15, 2008
Copernicus and the Trials of Galileo
Copernicus; one of the widely known scientists who contributed to the birth of Heliocentrism. Heliocentrism, is the theory in which the sun is in the center, and all the planets revolve around it. This theory, is a major factor to Copernicus and the Trials of Galileo. These two main scientists went against the Catholic church to prove that instead of God putting Earth as the main center of the universe. Because the Catholics believed that Earth was the center, the Catholics put Copernicus and Galileo on trial, for these thoughts at the time was upright absurd.
Although, the Heliocentric thoughts have been around before Copernicus, it was the trials, and the wide spread public that made him one of the founding fathers of this theory.
Galileo's main trail was when he was being persecuted by the Catholic Church. The Head members, put Galileo on trial insisting him that he and Copernicus was wrong. If Galileo did not agree with the church at the time of the trial, he would have been killed or excommunicated from society and the church. Galileo did not think that religion was wrong, in fact, he had faith in the Catholic church; the immobile thoughts of the church disturbed Galileo. As Galileo put a risk to his life defending Copernicus' theory, he had to submit to the churchs' will. However, as Galileo walked out he had whispered about his thoughts on Copernicus and his theories which left him condemned in solitary, excommunication for the rest of his life.
Although, the Heliocentric thoughts have been around before Copernicus, it was the trials, and the wide spread public that made him one of the founding fathers of this theory.
Galileo's main trail was when he was being persecuted by the Catholic Church. The Head members, put Galileo on trial insisting him that he and Copernicus was wrong. If Galileo did not agree with the church at the time of the trial, he would have been killed or excommunicated from society and the church. Galileo did not think that religion was wrong, in fact, he had faith in the Catholic church; the immobile thoughts of the church disturbed Galileo. As Galileo put a risk to his life defending Copernicus' theory, he had to submit to the churchs' will. However, as Galileo walked out he had whispered about his thoughts on Copernicus and his theories which left him condemned in solitary, excommunication for the rest of his life.
The Scientific Method
The scientific method is the foundation of modern day science. Brought up by one of the most famous scientists; Galileo Galilee. The scientific method was the turning point of history, called the Scientific Revolution. Galileo Galilee, risking his entire life to prove Copernicus' theory. Doing this went against the Catholic church and was based on a banned doctrine called the Copernican Doctrine. This is where the scientific method came into play.
The scientific method was used by Galileo to prove theories, or to disprove them. By using mathematical equations, checking and rechecking, he worked to seek the truth. The scientific method is based on the usual, Observation, Analysis, Hypothesis, the outcome, and then the Theory. The scientific method was proven to be worth while in making sure that what was hypothesised was correct. Because of the scientific method we know certain things today, basic things such as positive and negative charges create a positive charge which allows a potato(which contains sodium ion, which is positively charged) to attract a positively charged metal to create a flow of energy. Without the scientific method, we would not even know that potatoes can allow electricity to pass to light a light bulb.
Although the example I have used was minor; because of the scientific method, the many things we know now we would not have known. Basically saying, we were to be primitive as the men who rejected the ideas of Galileo, Copernicus, and Issac Newton.
The scientific method was used by Galileo to prove theories, or to disprove them. By using mathematical equations, checking and rechecking, he worked to seek the truth. The scientific method is based on the usual, Observation, Analysis, Hypothesis, the outcome, and then the Theory. The scientific method was proven to be worth while in making sure that what was hypothesised was correct. Because of the scientific method we know certain things today, basic things such as positive and negative charges create a positive charge which allows a potato(which contains sodium ion, which is positively charged) to attract a positively charged metal to create a flow of energy. Without the scientific method, we would not even know that potatoes can allow electricity to pass to light a light bulb.
Although the example I have used was minor; because of the scientific method, the many things we know now we would not have known. Basically saying, we were to be primitive as the men who rejected the ideas of Galileo, Copernicus, and Issac Newton.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Evolution vs Creation
Evolution vs Creation has been a very controversial subject throughout the years, from back and forth argument on who created the world and the living species dwelling on it. As religious preachers, and experts rely on the Bible; scientists and researchers have gathered up many facts to end the thought about a Living God who some how created the world in seven days. This debate has caused strife, where as teachers are not allowed to bring up the touchy subject with the students.
Evolutions' main theory is based on Darwin's observations of foreign species, and plants. One of the main examples for Darwinism are the finches. Darwin carefully explains how the finches beaks differed from where they are dwelling, to what types of foods that are available to them. As he notes down the differences the idea of survival of the fittest starts to develop. As competition increases, and food sources decrease, the animal adapts over the years or centuries to meet their needs. This example shows how some animals adapt, now the main theory comes to play; Humans were the outcome of a certain mammal which had to overcome a certain environmental issue, which took many years in the process.
Religion has many questionable text based answers which seem quite extraordinary to many. As a christian child, they are born where every thing was made by God for a purpose. As documented in the Bible; preachers, priests, and just plain God believers, quote from Genesis, that in exactly 6days God so created the world and in the 7Th day he rested. It is also said from the Bible, that man was created in the image of God, where as woman was created in the image of man with the use of a rib from man.
All explanations seem logical to the right person, however none of the debaters have realized that some of the ideas can be side by side, most likely agreeable. My thoughts, have lead that both seem right, and to believe in only one side is ridiculous.
Evolutions' main theory is based on Darwin's observations of foreign species, and plants. One of the main examples for Darwinism are the finches. Darwin carefully explains how the finches beaks differed from where they are dwelling, to what types of foods that are available to them. As he notes down the differences the idea of survival of the fittest starts to develop. As competition increases, and food sources decrease, the animal adapts over the years or centuries to meet their needs. This example shows how some animals adapt, now the main theory comes to play; Humans were the outcome of a certain mammal which had to overcome a certain environmental issue, which took many years in the process.
Religion has many questionable text based answers which seem quite extraordinary to many. As a christian child, they are born where every thing was made by God for a purpose. As documented in the Bible; preachers, priests, and just plain God believers, quote from Genesis, that in exactly 6days God so created the world and in the 7Th day he rested. It is also said from the Bible, that man was created in the image of God, where as woman was created in the image of man with the use of a rib from man.
All explanations seem logical to the right person, however none of the debaters have realized that some of the ideas can be side by side, most likely agreeable. My thoughts, have lead that both seem right, and to believe in only one side is ridiculous.
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