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What is the Scientific Revolution and when did it take place?

The Scientific Revolution was a transformative period that shaped the way people understood and interacted with the modern world. It took place from the late 16th century to the 18th century.

What is inductive reasoning and who came up with the idea?

Inductive reasoning is using observable evidence to draw up evidence of the physical world, using specific instances to form broader hypotheses on the world around us. The idea was came up with by Francis Bacon.

What is deductive reasoning and who came up with the idea?

Deductive reasoning is creating statements out of laws or established facts. The idea was came up with by Renee Descartes.

What did Copernicus observe about the solar system and when did he publish his findings?

<p>Copernicus observed that the solar system is Heliocentric not Geocentric. He published his findings in 1553, after his death.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the traditional nature of the church cause issues during the Scientific Revolution?

<p>The traditional nature of the church caused issues specifically pertaining to the validity of the heliocentric model, and caused political and social unrest as seen in the thirty years war.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who came up with the idea of inductive reasoning?

<p>Francis Bacon</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Renee Descartes contribute to reasoning?

<p>Deductive reasoning</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Copernicus observe about the solar system?

<p>It is Heliocentric</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main issue caused by the traditional nature of the church during the Scientific Revolution?

<p>Validity of the heliocentric model</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Francis Bacon aim to achieve with inductive reasoning?

<p>Draw broader hypotheses about the physical world</p> Signup and view all the answers

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