scientific revolution/enlightment Flashcards
Geocentric Theory
earth-centered view of the universe
Heliocentric Theory
Sun is the center of the universe
Copernicus
He believed that the Sun is at the center of the Universe, and all the planets revolve around the Sun in a circular pattern.
Galileo
This scientist proved Copernicus’ theory that the sun was the center of the solar system with proof and evidence
Bacon
developed the scientific method
Newton
Defined the laws of motion and gravity.
Brahe
Danish astronomer who collected data (math) to prove that Copernicus was correct
Kepler
German astronomer who first stated laws of planetary motion (the planets revolve in a oval pattern)
Inquisition
Catholic church organization for investigating and prosecuting charges of heresy
Heresy
the crime of holding a belief that goes against established doctrine
scientifc method
scientific procedures used to solve problems and answer questions.
Natural Philosophy
An early modern term for the study of the nature of the universe, we call it “science” today.
Scientific Revolution
Time period where we began to use science and evidence to understand our world rather than faith and belief
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Aristotle
Greek philosopher who supported geocentric theory