Lesson 45 of 84 · Enlightenment
⭐ 30 XPenlightenment: Lesson 45
The Enlightenment also encouraged advancements in science and philosophy, promoting the idea that reason and empirical evidence could lead to progress.
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The Enlightenment also encouraged advancements in science and philosophy, promoting the idea that reason and empirical evidence could lead to progress. Thinkers like Isaac Newton and Francis Bacon challenged existing beliefs by advocating for scientific methods that relied on observation and experimentation. This shift not only transformed the scientific community but also encouraged a broader cultural shift toward rationalism and skepticism of established norms, paving the way for the Industrial Revolution.
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Isaac Newton is known for his laws of motion and gravity.
Francis Bacon promoted the scientific method.
The Enlightenment fostered a culture of rationalism and skepticism.
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