Curriculum of Natural Philosophy

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Curriculum of Natural Philosophy

As issued on the 24th of the Sun's Smile, 1802

 

 

Natural Philosophy represents the amalgamation of scientific laws and rules that govern the Universe. It is the study of nature itself and of all that naturally exists, the study of the smallest insect all the way up to the study of the distant stars. Understanding nature, deciphering its laws and being scientifically literate represents the epitome of the pursuit of progress. This course aims at making the student familiar with the way the world and all in it works, of presenting an infallible way of thinking, the scientific way of thinking, training one to skeptically interrogate the heavens and to see for oneself how the heavens truly go. In numerous classes throughout this course students will learn about topics of great scientific interest.

 

 

[!] Painting of a field of Bluebonnets in the vicinity of Karinah'siol; cca. 1800

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I. Methods of Science

All accepted scientific laws and theories have been, in their infancy, thoroughly and mercilessly, subjected to an infallible test known as the Scientific Method. It is the tool which enables ideas to be impartially examined. The Scientific Method is what differentiates science from mere suppositions and beliefs unfounded. In this introductory class, students will be acquainted with the methods and tools of science and will be taught to follow the scientific way of thinking, to accommodate a way of life that facilitates the search for truth, that facilitates the pursuit of progress.

 

II. Elemental Study

The study of nature begins with that of the classical four elements: fire, air, water and earth. It is theorized that, at their core, everything in nature is the result of the interconnection between these harbingers of matter. This class shall then focus on the characteristics of these elements, their properties, on their relationships with one another and on their importance to life itself in an effort to understand the basic structure of the Universe.

 

III. Physics

Physics represents the fundamental study of all matter and its behavior. It is a vast and competitive field of science, scientists discovering laws and making innovations at every turn. In understanding the Universe, physics is a key piece of the puzzle, the universal language of nature. In this class, students will learn about the laws and principles that guide the matter, about motion, unseen forces, energy and much more.

 

IV. Astronomy and Cosmology

Perhaps the most puzzling realm of nature is that of the heavens. The celestial bodies and the enveloping cosmic dark have captured the fascination of the Descendants since their inception. By employing the knowledge previously taught, it is here that students will begin to uncover the mysteries of the sky. In this class one will immerse oneself in the study of the celestial objects, the stars, the moon and the sun, sailing the unknown onward towards the infinite.

 

 

[!] Painting of a comet across the night sky; date unknown

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V. Natural History

Natural History encompasses the study of life in our world. The Descendants’ history is tied with that of the animals and of the plants. Some have been domesticated, bred, studied thoroughly yet still mysteries remain and, as is often the case with science, many wonders undreamt of await discovery. This class has as its objective teaching students about the living organisms with which this world is shared, primarily animals and plants. Their behavior, structure and categorization will all be inspected in hopes of better understanding the natural world.

 

VI. Philosophy of Space and Time

For nature to exist, it must first be anchored in reality. And there can be no reality without a place and moment in time. Pressing questions about our very existence shall be tackled in this class. It shall be in this ultimate class where students will test the boundaries of reality and fiction, where questions that remained unanswered since the dawn of the Descendants shall be examined with extreme care. Nature thus becomes the subject of prime debate, pursuing progress till the beginning of time, looking for the primeval truth.

 

 

 

 

 

maehr'sae hiylun'ehya,
Okarir'maehr Aiera Sullas

 

Tilruir'naelu Maenor Aildhuin

 

 

 

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