Science & Exploration
Scientific Revolution Roger Bacon: it’s ok to experiment w/ science! (1200s) Scientific Method: math, instruments, & experiments
Scientific Revolution Copernicus: heliocentric theory (1543) Ptolemy’s geocentric model had previously prevailed
Science Johannes Kepler Proved Copernicus right w/ math
Science Galileo Galilei Telescope! Inquisition w/ Church (1632) Guilty of heresy, forced to recant
Science Isaac Newton Laws of GRAVITY and MOTION
Science – the body Vesalius: Studied human body Harvey: Blood circulation
Science - philosophy Descartes: “Cogito ergo sum” “I think, therefore I am” Dualism of mind and body Moral philosophy: free will
Science Francis Bacon: Scientific Method Boyle: chemistry & gases
Exploring Improved mapmaking Compass invented Caravel replaces old ship designs Commercial Revolution International trade/banking Joint-stock companies Monarchs support exploration
Mercantilism Country should increase wealth any way possible Colonies established Usually could only buy from home country Tariffs (taxes) on imports Government subsidizes business ventures Myths of wealth drive exploration (El Dorado)