Scientific Revolution

The Scientific Revolution took place in the 16th and 17th centuries. During this time, the views and beliefs of Europeans were drastically changed. Before the Scientific Revolution, people thought things in nature or the universe were all under the control of God. The basic reasoning was that God created everything, so God played a major role in what happened in nature and in the everyday lives of the people. It was believed that even the …showed first 75 words of 2200 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2200 total…like being a second or third child. Reading most of these passages in my book gave me a better understanding how change eventually comes about, as well as a better appreciation for the courage, contributions, and impact of all these great thinkers upon today’s open society. Change doesn’t come about from the successful implementation of one person’s ideas, but from the sharing, discussion and evolution of many people’s ideas over time.