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What are two reasons that Democritus' ideas were not useful in a scientific way?
- Democritus and Leukipus ideas were not based on experiments (impossible 2 500 years ago)- These ideas were too advanced for that era
What was demicritus ideas?
Democritus formulated the first atomic theory. He said that atoms were tiny and constantly moving. Democritus was a Greek philosopher.
Who came up with the first theory of atoms?
Leukippus and Democritus, in the Greek antiquity.
What is the name of the scientist credited with reviving Democritus' ideas regarding matter and atoms?
John dalton (Cheaters)
What was Democritus's nationality?
Democritus was a GREEK philosopher so if u absolutely have NO brains. Democritus was born in ABDERA, GREECE.
What are two reasons that Democritus' ideas were not useful in a scientific way?
- Democritus and Leukipus ideas were not based on experiments (impossible 2 500 years ago)- These ideas were too advanced for that era
Why the ideas of Democritus were not useful in a scientific sense?
The ideas of Democritus (and Leukippus) were intuitive, not experimental; his ideas were too advanced to 2500 years ago
Why were Democritus's ideas rejected?
Democritus's ideas were mostly rejected in his time because they were theoretical and lacked empirical evidence to support them. Additionally, his atomic theory conflicted with prevailing philosophical and religious beliefs, which hindered its acceptance. It wasn't until much later, with advances in science and technology, that his ideas saw a revival and were confirmed through experiments.
How were the ideas of Aristotle and Democritus similar to the alchemists'?
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How were the ideas of Aristotle and democritus similar to the alchemists?
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Is it true that The ideas of Democritus were based on inductive reasoning?
Yes
What are the MAIN ideas in the gilded age?
Two the main ideas were Businesses and Politics
What was a shortcoming of democritus's description of the atom?
Democritus's ideas were not helpful in explaining chemical behavior because they lacked experimental support.
What was demicritus ideas?
Democritus formulated the first atomic theory. He said that atoms were tiny and constantly moving. Democritus was a Greek philosopher.
Why did the ancient Greeks reject Democritus' ideas about atoms?
The greeks rejected democritus's idea because they thought that there was something smaller than the atoms.
What are the two types of ideas?
The two types of main ideas are stated and implied ones.
What are two facts about Democritus?
Democritus created the "Atomic Theory" and he was also a teacher.
