Influential Thinkers During The Scientific Revolution

The Scientific Revolution was a shift in thinking that occurred between 1500 and 1700. Because modern science began to evolve, the world started gaining a new way of thinking. A shift from theology to philosophy became apparent. Rational thinking was promoted. And the idea of humans figuring out the way the world works through trial and error and understanding that everything was a process came about. It was not just a new way of thinking about the world but more so a deeper connection with God. During this time, believer rejected the priests and began studying by themselves. New discoveries were being made in the science world and people began testing new theories.
Nicholas Copericus, an astronomer, believed that the sun was at the center of the universe and that all planets, including Earth, revolves around the sun. This is known as the heliocentric theory. Though the church and its people were not convinced, Copericus’s theory influenced others. Johannes Kepler, also an astronomer, proved
Enlightenment leaders strongly believed that by using the scientific methods developed during the Scientific Revolution, they will be able to continue to explore and prove the laws of society and human nature. Influential thinkers from the Enlightenment period include Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, Baron de Montesquieu and Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Hobbes believe that all humans are naturally selfish, greedy and wicked. Locke wanted to figure out the purpose of government. He wanted to protect the rights of the citizens and believed that if the government is not doing such thing, they should be overthrown. Montesquieu believed in the idea of checks and balances where there was a separation in power and three branches of government. Like Locke, Rousseau was also for the people. He was committed to one’s freedom and believed people were born to be good but influenced by