Philosophers and Enlightenment Thinkers Flashcards

1
Q

Copernicus

A

Spread the heliocentric (sun-centered) theory of the solar system through Europe.
wrote: On the Revolution of Heavenly Spears

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Francis Bacon

A

Organizer of the inductive method. He believed “Knowledge is power” and should be put to practical use.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Jean Jacques Rousseau

A

1) Rationalization and civilization destroyed the individual
2)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly