Aristotle and the Scientific Method

Duration: 14 min

Genre: Educational

Year Published: 1959

Creator: Coronet Instructional Films

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: sound

Credits: John S. Richardson

Description: Introduces Aristotle as the originator of the 'scientific method' and emphasizes his use of observation in collection of data from which to derive facts. Indicates the achievements of some of the early Greek philosophers. Aristotle is presented as one who taught that fact must be the basis for theory. He is shown studying plants and animals to develop a system of classification. His other interests in physics, astronomy and meteorology are also illustrated. The effect of the errors in his findings upon many centuries of scientific history is related.

Complete Record: Introduces Aristotle as the originator of the ‘scientific method’ and emphasizes his use of observation in collection of data from which to derive facts. Indicates the achievements of some of the early Greek philosophers. Aristotle is presented as one who taught that fact must be the basis of theory. He is shown studying plants and animals to develop a system of classification. His other interests in physics, astronomy and meteorology are also illustrated. The effect of the errors in his findings upon many centuries of scientific history is related. (from Men of Science Series) Bust of Aristotle, books, Man with paper scrolls, various number systems, ancient Greek men talk standing with scrolls, bust of Pythagoras, bust of Democrates, bust of Hippocrates, bust of Plato, huge statue of Plato, Greek men.

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