The Scientific Revolution was such a revolution because it completely changed and challenged every understanding of the how the universe worked. No longer were things thought to be this or that, now they were known facts. Sceince proved them which is why there was no argument if it was true or not. It went against the teachings the Catholic Churches which made people very upset. No longer was earth the center of the universe and the moon and sun revolved around the sun. Therefore, no longer was the Church the center of everything which made priests and people upest. This realization was known as the Enlightment. Quickly the Enlightment spread wide throughout Europe.
Why did this Scientific Revolution occur in Europe first? This was due to autonomy, historical development, and fragmented civilization. Universities were a big part in this discovery because students could continue to learn about autonomy FREE from the church, (without all their strict rules.) The major people who played a big part in this revolution were Galileo, Newton, and Aristotle.
Chapter 15 Documents:
This article was interesting to me because it talked about the destruction and inequality of rights between sexes. Men clearly have more rights then women do and this is throughout nations. However, the document shows the progress of this equality and how human dignity is trying to improve. It was a positive document in the sense that it encourages us to use our minds to think outside of what we know.. Or what we "think we know." It pushes people towards trying to continue to enlighten ourselves so that not only do we continue to grow, but also know the real truth and find justice throughout the world.
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