Scientific Revolution

Definition

The Scientific Revolution was a series of events that marked the emergence of modern science during the early modern period when developments in mathematics, physics, astronomy, biology (including human anatomy) transformed views about society and nature.

Related terms

Heliocentric Theory: Proposed by Copernicus during this time period; it suggested that Earth revolves around Sun which contradicted earlier geocentric theory where Earth was considered center.

Empiricism: A theory stating knowledge comes only or primarily from sensory experience. It promoted scientific method in experimentation & observation leading to conclusions.

Isaac Newton: An influential scientist who made significant contributions in physics (laws of motion & gravity), mathematics etc., during the Scientific Revolution.