HIST 1010 Chapter 17: Science and Commerce in Early Modern Italy
10 Aug 2016
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Week 8: science and commerce in early modern italy chapter 17 page # The scientific revolution challenged prevailing assumptions about the natural world. The new science was materialistic, mathematical, and a europe-wide movement. Nicolaus copernicus developed a heliocentric model of the universe. Galileo developed laws of motion and popularized copernican theory. Spiritual and mystical traditions played an important role in the scientific revolution. Robert boyle helped establish the science of chemistry. Rene descartes argued for the harmony of faith and reason. Cartesianism rested on a division between mind and matter. The development of long-distance trade had a profound impact on lifestyles, economic policy, and warfare. In the seventeenth century, commercial power shifted from the mediterranean countries to the northern european states. Innovation, organization, and efficient management all played a role in producing the commercial revolution. Consumer tastes came to exert a strong influence on trade and commercial patterns. The demand for sugar was linked to the success of tea.
