Scientific revolution from "summary" of Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time by Dava Sobel
The Scientific Revolution was a time of great change in the way people thought about the world. It marked a shift from relying on tradition and authority to using reason and observation to understand the natural world. This transformation began in the 16th century and continued into the 17th century, bringing about new ideas and discoveries that would revolutionize the fields of astronomy, physics, and mathematics. During this period, scholars and scientists challenged long-held beliefs and sought to find new ways of explaining the phenomena they observed. They relied on experimentation and mathematical reasoning to develop theories that could be tested and verified. This approach led to the development of new scientific methods and principles that laid the foundation for modern science...
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