Scientific Revolution
Mackenzie K. 5th period
What was the change?
The scientific revolution made a new view of science and nature emerge. It was a reeducation of common sense, substitution of a quantitative for a qualitative view of nature, view of nature as a machine, and acceptance of new criteria. Science became a very important aspect and created new views on natural sciences, physics, and chemistry.
Who were the people associated with the change?
Galileo Galilei
Galileo was an astronomer who came up with the theory of the earth revolving around the sun. He was an Italian scientist who had a strong belief in the orbit of earth until scientifically proven.
Nicolaus Copernicus
He was a polish scientist that claimed the earth revolves around the sun. He was interested in astronomy which helped him conclude this theory. The orbital motion fits perfectly in a 365 day period and corresponds with the other planets.
Johannes Kepler
This man contributed to the first trip to the moon due to imagery and imagination. He was born in1571 in Weil-der-Stadt, Germany and died in 1630 in Regensburg, Germany. He stated that there is a rational architecture that under lies the universe.
How did the change impact society at the time?
This changed society because perspectives widened and new ideas were formed. Science was now placed more prominently on society and scientific facts became world wide knowledge. Natural science, physics, and chemistry became very important aspects in what we now know today. These sciences helped bring together the pieces of the universe and the facts that everyone wondered before now.
How is that change evidenced in today's modern society?
Science is now more respected because of this revolution. It's a requirement in schools and is now a crucial part of education. Without science, we would not know the facts of life and the way the world works. We have evolved into a society of learning and disbelief in how the world works.