Lesson 36 of 84 · Enlightenment
⭐ 30 XPenlightenment: Lesson 36
The Scientific Revolution, which preceded the Enlightenment, profoundly influenced Enlightenment thinkers.
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The Scientific Revolution, which preceded the Enlightenment, profoundly influenced Enlightenment thinkers. Figures like Galileo and Newton revolutionized the understanding of the natural world through observation and experimentation. This shift from reliance on religious explanations to empirical evidence inspired Enlightenment philosophers to apply similar reasoning to social and political structures. The notion that human behavior could be studied and improved upon became a cornerstone of Enlightenment thought, emphasizing progress and the potential for human advancement.
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The Scientific Revolution laid the groundwork for Enlightenment thinking.
Galileo and Newton were key figures in the Scientific Revolution.
Enlightenment thinkers applied science to social and political issues.
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