Issac Newton - Standard 4
Isaac Newton was a scientific pioneer in philosophy, astrology, physics, and mathematics. He is known for his greatest work which was a book “Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy”. His revolutionary ideas changed the way we viewed the world and lead to a better understanding of how the earth works. Bio.com. A&E Networks Television, n.d. Web. 27 May 2015. |
Charles-Louis Montesquieu - Standard 4
Charles is best known for his criticism of the French royalty. He believed that the absolute monarchy of France was a bad idea. He preferred the English parliament system with the king's power being limited. His view changed the way people thought the government should run. With more focus on the good of the people rather that the wants of the royalty. "BARON DE MONTESQUIEU." Baron De Montesquieu : A Short Biography |
Scientific Method - Standard 7
While the scientific method was in development before the renaissance, with Muslim scholars developing the original ideas for it. Eventually a great amount of progress was made during the Enlightenment when the idea of the scientific method traveled to Europe where eventually the outline we used today being created. The scientific method has been a huge factor in the development of all sciences. "Who Invented the Scientific Method?" Who Invented the Scientific Method? N.p., n.d. Web. 27 May 2015. |
Galileo Galilei - Standard 4
Best known as the inventor of the telescope, Galileo was a huge influence in the progress of the sciences. Along with his support of the Copernican theory, he was twice accused of heresy by the catholic church. He helped the world start to break away from the original idea that the earth is the center of the universe. Bio.com. A&E Networks Television, n.d. Web. 27 May 2015. |
Francis Bacon - Standard 4
Known as the father of modern science, Francis Bacon is best acknowledged for his reformation of “every process of knowledge for the advancement of learning [both] divine and human”. His ideas lead to a breakthrough in the way people catalog their discoveries. Which allowed information gathered from experiments being able to be shared all around the world "Francis Bacon." Famous Scientists. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 May 2015. |