1. The Scientific Revolution Chapter 15

2. What was it?  Knowledge acquired through a combination of careful observations, controlled experiments, and formulation of general laws  Mid 1500s to Early 1700s  Challenged the teachings and authority of the Church

3. Why Europe?  Legal systems guaranteed a measure of independence for many institutions  Universities  Drew on the knowledge of other cultures  Explosion of knowledge (compare to today?)  Reformation: challenge authority

4. Changes?  Copernicus: Heliocentric Theory  Kepler: elliptical orbits  Galileo: telescope  Pascal: infinite  Newton: laws of motion, universal gravitation  Scientific Method  Harvey: heart pumps blood

5. Reaction?  Catholic Church upset: burning, house arrest  These scientists did not reject Christianity for science though; believed they went together.  Enlightenment: scientific laws and reason will be used on social, political and economic issues