Lesson 61 of 84 · Enlightenment
⭐ 30 XPenlightenment: Lesson 61
The Enlightenment also heralded a shift in how science and reason were perceived in society.
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The Enlightenment also heralded a shift in how science and reason were perceived in society. Thinkers like Isaac Newton and Francis Bacon promoted the scientific method, which emphasized experimentation and observation as key to understanding the natural world. This approach not only advanced scientific knowledge but also encouraged people to apply reason to social and political issues, challenging superstitions and dogmas that had dominated the Middle Ages. The application of reason became a cornerstone of Enlightenment thought, affecting various fields from science to philosophy.
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Isaac Newton was a major figure in promoting the scientific method.
The scientific method relies on experimentation and observation.
Reason became a critical aspect of Enlightenment philosophy.
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