scientific revolution dbq
The Scientific Revolution was the emergence of modern science, replacing the traditional geocentric model of the universe and replacing it with a heliocentric model. The works of Scientists such as Galileo, Copernicus, and Newton opened up the eyes of European citizens and scientists and changed their outlooks on the world. Scientific success was hard to come by as there were many obstacles because many people had different views and opinions on a certain subject. The work of scientists in the Scientific Revolution was affected both positively by the government and negatively by the unfriendliness of the Catholic Church and the concept of sexism.
Political factors included the government which most of the time was an absolute monarchy. The government was able to help the work of scientists in many ways. The French government in particular helped scientists in France expand their opportunities. Document 10 shows a painting of King Louis XIV visiting the French Royal Academy showing that he showed interest for the subject of science and invested in it as he created the French Royal Academy. French Finance Minister, Jean Baptiste-Colbert further proves this point as in a letter she wrote in 1676 (Doc 11), she says “We have been persuaded for many years to establish several academics for both letters and sciences.” This shows how the French Government puts a lot of effort to further advance scientifically. Thomas Hobbes, an english professor said “Because in Geometry few men care the truth may be , since it affects no one’s ambition, profit, or lust.” (Doc 7). Thomas Hobbes states that geometry doesn’t affect the morals or personal values of an individual meaning science was harmless. Science was able to develop with the aid of the governments. The Catholic Church had great control over Science meaning all the scientists had to get the authorization of the Church. Nicolaus Copernicus, A Polish priest and astronomer dedicated a book to Pope Paul III. In this book,
Political factors included the government which most of the time was an absolute monarchy. The government was able to help the work of scientists in many ways. The French government in particular helped scientists in France expand their opportunities. Document 10 shows a painting of King Louis XIV visiting the French Royal Academy showing that he showed interest for the subject of science and invested in it as he created the French Royal Academy. French Finance Minister, Jean Baptiste-Colbert further proves this point as in a letter she wrote in 1676 (Doc 11), she says “We have been persuaded for many years to establish several academics for both letters and sciences.” This shows how the French Government puts a lot of effort to further advance scientifically. Thomas Hobbes, an english professor said “Because in Geometry few men care the truth may be , since it affects no one’s ambition, profit, or lust.” (Doc 7). Thomas Hobbes states that geometry doesn’t affect the morals or personal values of an individual meaning science was harmless. Science was able to develop with the aid of the governments. The Catholic Church had great control over Science meaning all the scientists had to get the authorization of the Church. Nicolaus Copernicus, A Polish priest and astronomer dedicated a book to Pope Paul III. In this book,