- Published: August 31, 2022
- Updated: August 31, 2022
- University / College: University of Southern California
- Level: Secondary School
- Language: English
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Modern science today would prove most of the knowledge of these fields as superstition, but there should be some credit given. It could be said that without these ancient forms of pseudoscience, modern-day science may have been lost for good.
Modern astronomy owes its existence to astrology in understanding how the universe outside our world affects us. Alchemy can be linked to the modern science of chemistry. However, the most crucial value of these pseudo-sciences is the model it has in getting results through experimentation, trials and testing, observation and making hypothesis. While not intentionally having a scientific nature, these pseudo-sciences helped developed the foundation in which modern sciences can build on.
Reference
Bauer, J. E. (1997). Review of Shapin, Steven, The Scientific Revolution. H-PCAACA, H-Net Reviews
