Factors that Contributed to the Scientific Revolution

The “spirit” of the Renaissance

• This helped to create a spirit of creativity and curiosity.

• Remember the critical method and liberal arts education?

• People want to look at the world here and now, not just look to religion like the MA.

The “spirit” of the Reformation

• Reformation made it ok to question old beliefs to find new answers.

• Luther challenged the Church on its ways…if you can question religion, you can question the world around you too.

New tools

• Telescope

• Microscope

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• How does this help?

• Accurate measurements!

The Scientific Method

• Use of Math.

• Use of Experiments.

• Repetition of experiments and observations.

• Checking accuracy of each others’ work.

• Demanding evidence instead of theory.

The success of the SciRev

• By getting results, the Scientific Revolution encouraged itself to continue.

• Proved old beliefs about world wrong, made them question more old beliefs.

• Geocentric universe out, Heliocentric is in.