HPS100H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Solar System, Aristotelian Physics, Phlegm
7 Dec 2016
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Aristotelian-medieval mosaic studying this method teaches us that there can be genuine science with a di erent scienti c method. Water and earth heavy elements, remaining two are light. Law of natural motion- all elements in their natural state tend to reach their natural positions and to remain here. Natural position of heavy elements is the centre of the universe. Law of natural motion (heavy)- heavy elements tend towards the centre of universe natural position for light elements is the periphery of the du lunar region. Transformability- the elements can transform into other elements. Blood , yellow bile, black bile, and phlegm. Temper/temperament- everyone is born with a natural balance of humor but natural balance not the same for everybody. Health is perfect balance between humors-> state of imbalance is unhealthy/disease. Rst thing to treat patient is knowing their temper. Celestial region- above terrestrial region and all celestial bodies made of element aether.
