ss Flashcards
rationalism
the idea that knowledge is gained by reasoning and not by taking the word of scholars alone
scientific revolution
a movement where thinkers used observations and experiments to learn about the world
natural law
natural laws could be discovered through observation and thought
geocentric theory
the idea that the Earth is the center of the universe with other heavenly bodies entering it
heliocentric theory
the idea that the Earth revolves around the sun
inductive reasoning
the method of looking at facts and using the facts to reach a conclusion
scientific method
the idea of Descartes and Bacon were combined to create a process known as the scientific method
censor
an official who examines material that is about to be released and suppresses only parts that are considered obscene
reason/reasoning
the power of the mind to think and understand in a logical way
enlightenment
the time period where scholars used rationalism and natural law to explain culture and society
natural rights
rights given to someone at brith
separation of powers
in France, Baron expanded on Locke’s ideas, arguing the best way to ensure liberty was to divide the government in what is known as a separation of powers
social contract
an unwritten agreement between citizens and their government
tolerance
allowing others to pursue their beliefs even if they differ from your own
feminism
the idea that men and women should be allowed to enjoy the same rights
