HPS250H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Solar System, Logical Positivism, Aristotelian Physics
17 Apr 2016
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Theory ladenness: from experience: neurotransmitters cross the thin gap between axon and dendrite and are picked up by neuroreceivers in the dendrite"s (synaptic cleft) membrane. Only way you can have this experience though is if you know the theory behind it (neurophysiology) This statement from experience is not a pure statement of fact, you need to have background. Theory ladenness: aristotelian physics knowledge: earth is the centre of the universe, and planets revolve around earth, all celestial bodies are made of element aether, the sublunar/terrestrial region is made of four elements (earth, water, air fire) Tend to descend towards the center of the universe. Earth is heavier than water: rock descends through water towards center of universe. Natural tendency to ascend towards the periphery of the terrestrial region. Fire is lighter than air, thus that is why fire has the ability to penetrate through air towards the periphery of the terrestrial region.
