The Scientific Revolution
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Who were the people associated with that change?
Galileo
His investigation of the laws of motion and improvements on the telescope helped further the understanding of the world and universe around him.He was the first to see craters on the moon, discover sunspots, and track the phases of Venus.
Kepler
Kepler not only adamantly defended the idea that planets orbit the sun, he also revealed that their paths were not perfect circles. His descriptions of planetary motions became known as Kepler’s laws.
Copernicus
Polish scientist Nicolaus Copernicus proposed that the planets instead revolved around the sun. Although his model wasn't completely correct, it formed a strong foundation for future scientists to build on and improve mankind's understanding of the motion of heavenly bodies.
How did the change impact society at the time?
Intellectually, the Scientific Revolution ushered in a new way of thinking, including the establishment of the Scientific Method. This method, which is actually a three step process ('Stop. Look. Listen'), became crucial to the efforts of intellectuals, European and otherwise, to discover more about the world around them.
How is that change evidence in today's modern society?
The scientific revolutions had a deep social impact, by changing the world and the way of life through the development of new technologies, and shaping a new social order.
The telescope
The telescope was invented by Galileo Galilei and played a huge part in The Scientific Revolution.
Isaac Newton
Discovered facts about light.