Wilson MWH Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment

The Scientific Method relies on ancient authorities and close reading of the Bible.

Ptolemy believed the _____ revolved around the _____.

Diderot _____ Enlightenment ideas.

Kepler proved that planets had elliptical shaped orbits using:

The heliocentric theory suggest that the _____ is at the center of the universe.

Known as the father of rationalism:

His ideas of separation of powers & checks & balances are still a part of our government today.

Wollstonecraft was a supporter of:

Maria Winklemann was a famous:

Strong believer in laissez-faire economics.

Copernicus believed the _____ revolved around the _____.

Newton saw the universe as _____ regulated by _____.

Laissez-faire economics suggests that the government should be _____ involved with the economy.

Which of the following is NOT true regarding Enlightenment philosophes?

Cavendish and Winklemann had this in common.

Vesalius and Harvey are known for adding to our knowledge about:

Because Galileo agreed with Copernicus, he got in big trouble with:

Believed society should be ruled by the general will of the people.

Strong supporter of a religious philosophy based on reason and natural law or deism.

Pascal's Law has to do with: