1. Science & Exploration

2. Scientific Revolution Roger Bacon: it’s ok to experiment w/ science! (1200s) Scientific Method: math, instruments, & experiments

3. Scientific Revolution Copernicus: heliocentric theory (1543) Ptolemy’s geocentric model had previously prevailed

4. Science Johannes Kepler Proved Copernicus right w/ math

5. Science Galileo Galilei Telescope! Inquisition w/ Church (1632) Guilty of heresy, forced to recant

6. Science Isaac Newton Laws of GRAVITY and MOTION

8. Science – the body Vesalius: Studied human body Harvey: Blood circulation

9. Science - philosophy Descartes: “Cogito ergo sum” “I think, therefore I am” Dualism of mind and body Moral philosophy: free will

10. Science Francis Bacon: Scientific Method Boyle: chemistry & gases

11. Exploring Improved mapmaking Compass invented Caravel replaces old ship designs Commercial Revolution International trade/banking Joint-stock companies Monarchs support exploration

12. Mercantilism Country should increase wealth any way possible Colonies established Usually could only buy from home country Tariffs (taxes) on imports Government subsidizes business ventures Myths of wealth drive exploration (El Dorado)