HIST-1107EL Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Metaphysics, Deductive Reasoning, Scientific Revolution
6 Dec 2020
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Scientific revolution: series of discoveries in 17th century (involves galileo, descartes, newton) enhanced status of the society. Demographic changes: 14th century: europe s population halved, 15th century: new growth, democratic regimes, gap between scholars and mechanics narrowed. New inventions (paper, printing, telescope, clock, translations) Existence of universities provided place for natural science. Enrichment from greek and arab empires: constantinople fell. Natural philosophers were free to study phenomena without prior knowledge. Protestant church encouraged people to study the bible and science to set themselves apart from. Creation of more universities and learned societies (meetings, shared ideas) Revolution: conflict, drama, fast developments, limited time period. Changes in the society as a result of the scientific revolution. Industrial revolution: socioeconomic and cultural changes in the 19th century caused by the invention of machines. Involved the replacement of farmers and craftsmen by mass production in factories relocation from country to the towns. Possible to go through social classes with a scientific career.
