- 1500's Scientific Revolution begins
- For Centuries it was believed earth was at center of the universe.
- 1500-1600's Copernicus and Galileo Show that planets revolve around the sun.
- Experimentation and observation change the way Europeans view the world = Scientific Method
- Isaac Newton> discoveries face that keeps planets in their orbits. ie. Gravity
- Robert Boyle (chemist) made important discoveries about gases.
- Pare>(French doctor) developed an ointment that prevents infection and began closing wounds with stiches.
- Francis Bacon> stressed experimentation and observation as the best way to learn truth.
- Descartes> Argued human reasoning was the best way to gain understanding.
