Scientific Revolution Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What was the Scientific Revolution?

The Scientific Revolution was a time period (1500's-1600's) when new ideas about discovering the truth through reason, observation, and experiments challenged European beliefs.

What is the scientific method and how did it change European views about truth?

The scientific method is a step-by-step process for finding the truth by observing, hypothesizing, experimenting, and repeating. It was prompted by Descartes.

Why was the Scientific Revolution a threat to traditional beliefs and the Catholic Church?

The Scientific Revolution was a threat because it challenged traditional beliefs and allowed individuals to discover the truth for themselves.

What is reason?

Reason is the belief that truth can be figured out; it is the ability to think things through logically. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Enlightenment?

The Enlightenment was an age of reason in the 1600's-1700's that applied reason to society and government, leading to new beliefs. Signup and view all the answers

How did the Scientific Revolution lead to the Enlightenment?

The Scientific Revolution led to the Enlightenment by applying reason to society, challenging beliefs from the church and the government using the scientific method. Signup and view all the answers

What were John Locke's three main points about rights in government?

John Locke believed in natural rights that formed the government to protect life, liberty, and property. Signup and view all the answers

How did the Enlightenment affect government?

The Enlightenment affected government by leading to a new age of dramatic changes, resulting in modern democracies based on Enlightenment ideas. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Scientific Revolution

Occurred during the 1500s to 1600s, featuring new approaches to discovering truth.
Challenged established European beliefs through reason, observation, and experiments.

Scientific Method

A systematic process consisting of observation, hypothesis formulation, experimentation, and repetition.
Influenced by René Descartes, it transformed how truth is determined in Europe.

Impact on Traditional Beliefs

The Scientific Revolution posed a threat to traditional views and the authority of the Catholic Church.
It empowered individuals to seek truth independently, undermining established dogmas.

Concept of Reason

Defined as the capacity for logical thinking and understanding truth through rational analysis.
Central to the processes of inquiry during the Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment.

The Enlightenment

Spanning the 1600s to 1700s, it was characterized as an "age of reason."
Applied rational thought to societal structures and governance, giving rise to new ideologies.

Link Between Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment

The Scientific Revolution catalyzed the Enlightenment by utilizing reason and the scientific method to question and reformulate societal beliefs.
Gave rise to challenges against both church doctrines and governmental authority.

John Locke's Ideas on Rights

Proposed the notion of natural rights forming the foundation for government protection.
Advocated for life, liberty, and property as fundamental rights deserving protection by governing bodies.

Influence on Modern Government

Enlightenment ideas inspired transformative changes leading to modern democratic principles.
Represented a shift towards governance shaped by reason and individual rights, prevalent in contemporary political systems.

Description

Explore the key concepts of the Scientific Revolution through flashcards. This quiz focuses on the major ideas and methodologies that transformed European views on science and truth between the 1500s and 1600s. Test your knowledge on pivotal topics like the Scientific method and its impact.