Name: The Philosophical Breakfast Club
Uploaded: 2013-04-12T14:59:24Z
Duration: 12 min 20 s
Description: In 1812, four men at Cambridge University met for breakfast. What began as an impassioned meal grew into a new scientific revolution, in which these men -- who called themselves “natural philosophers” until they later coined “scientist” -- introduced four major principles into scientific inquiry. Historian and philosopher Laura Snyder tells their intriguing story.

In 1812, four men at Cambridge University met for breakfast. What began as an impassioned meal grew into a new scientific revolution, in which these men -- who called themselves “natural philosophers” until they later coined “scientist” -- introduced four major principles into scientific inquiry. Historian and philosopher Laura Snyder tells their intriguing story.

Laura Snyder: The Philosophical Breakfast Club

The Philosophical Breakfast Club

In 1833, the term 'scientist' was coined, marking a pivotal shift from 'natural philosophers' to a more specialized pursuit of knowledge.

The Philosophical Breakfast Club catalyzed a scientific revolution, advocating for the inductive method and public access to knowledge.

Inventing 'scientist': 1812 breakfasts at Cambridge sparked a revolution, professionalizing science and creating its modern form.