Briefly Explain What Is Meant by the “Scientific...

HIS-101 WESTERN CIVILIZATION I Briefly explain what is meant by the â€Å"scientific revolution† that took place in seventeenth century Europe, and how it marked a departure from ancient and medieval philosophy. The term Scientific Revolution refers to a period in the 17th century when the intellects of Europe had a revolution. This was an illustrious time for science and the initiation of modern science. During that period famous people such as Copernicus, Galileo, Kepler, and Isaac Newton all lived and contributed greatly to many areas of science. Just about that time period these people changed the viewpoint of our universe from geocentric (the earth at the center) to heliocentric (the sun at the center). Kepler came up with the†¦show more content†¦One reason is that it was age when science became â€Å"modern†. The other reason to why it’s called the age of genius or century of genius because with Galileo dying and Newton being born in the same year, whose combined lifetime spanned the century. Prior to the 17th century, science and scientists were not truly recognized. Moreover, at first people like the 17th century genius Isaac Newton were called natural philosophers, since there was no concept of the word scientist for most of the 17th century. The invention of new science and machines were becoming part of the daily and economic lives of 17th century civilization. During the 17th century, the chemistry developed from medieval alchemy, and the 17th century science of astronomy evolved from astrology. Since the beginning of science it has only benefitted the civilization more towards good. One of the most famous scientists of all time was Galileo throughout his life, invented many wonderful things. One of Galileos most famous inventions was his confirmation that the sun is the center of our solar system, a theory first put forward by Nicolaus Copernicus. Galileo confirmed the theory partly through his observation of the phases of the planet Venus as it reflected light from the sun while orbiting the star. This was revolutionary at the time because most of theShow MoreRelatedOne Significant Change That Has Occurred in the World Between 1900 and 2005. Explain the Impact This Change Has Made on Our Lives and Why It Is an Important Change.163893 Words   |  656 PagesWineburg, Historical Thinking and Other Unnatural Acts: Charting the Future of Teaching the Past Sharon Hartman Strom, Political Woman: Florence Luscomb and the Legacy of Radical Reform Michael Adas, ed., Agricultural and Pastoral Societies in Ancient and Classical History Jack Metzgar, Striking Steel: Solidarity Remembered Janis Appier, Policing Women: The Sexual Politics of Law Enforcement and the LAPD Allen Hunter, ed., Rethinking the Cold War Eric Foner, ed., The New American History