1. Unit 3: AN AGE OF REVOLUTION The Scientific Revolution & Enlightenment THE OLD vs. The NEW WAY OF THINKING

2. The Medieval View of the Universe Structure of Universe: Geocentric Theory All Knowledge from – Bible – certain ancient thinkers (Aristotle, Ptolemy) – Superstition God-Centered World View: Mans’ destiny is out of his control Geocentric Model

3. A New Scientific Way of Thinking - 1500s The Scientific Revolution = thinking based on observation, questioning, & experimentation Heliocentric Theory (Sun at center of solar system) Knowledge derived from scientific research and logic Man could learn to understand his universe Heliocentric Model

4. Why and How Did This Change Occur? Knowledge from Muslim scholars of Middle East filtering in to Europe Rediscovery of lost Greek & Roman writings as result of Crusades Exploration opened Europeans’ minds to idea that there were new truths to be discovered Advancements in technology required Europeans to know more

5. Newton’s Law of Gravity Turns the World Upside Down Newton discovered the natural law of gravity Develops a concept of universe known as “The Clockwork Universe” – All things on earth and in space are governed by the same forces (or set of natural laws) – Gravity was just one of these laws – In the same way that a clockmaker can repair a clock, because he understands how it works, humans can understand their universe, if they understand the laws that govern it