what were aristotles science contributions?
Aristotle began a school of organized scientific inquiry at Athens, clearly stating what scientific knowledge was and why it should be studied. Thus, for the first time, establishing science as a collective, organized field of study. And, although some of the conclusions they came to were incorrect, it stood superior to any other scientific establishment for two millennia. Aristotle established the beginnings of the “scientific method”. He also brought scientific thought into the real world. Previously, Plato’s ideas the science should be contemplated in the abstract were dominant. Aristotle observed and dissected plants and animals in the “real” world in an attempt to discover the role of each in nature. He also turned his gaze inward, attempting to discover the role of individual organs in the bodies of animals. This evolved into the science of biology, perhaps his greatest contribution to science. He also studied physics in an attempt to discern why inanimate objects (or at least no
Hello, at first we have to recall that by that time Philosophy and Science were regarded as the same thing. But then the philosophy was something abstract, something you think about, something you discuss about, but not something you experiment, not something you just go and take a proof. Aristotle changed that. In the wikipedia article you can see a picture by Rafael, showing Aristotle with his hand to the ground, while plato points to the havens, this is a good example, Aristotle help us to understand that science needs to be experienced and not only thinked about. The wikipedia is very complete in this subject under the “Aristotle’s scientific method” title. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aristotle Good luck 🙂 Sources: http://en.wikipedia.
