Scientific and Industrial Revolutions 1. Overview 2. The Scientific Revolution in Europe 3. Origins of the Scientific Revolution 4. The social impact of the Scientific Revolution 5. The political impact of the Scientific Revolution 6. The Industrial Revolution 7. The origins of the Industrial Revolution 8. The impact of the Industrial Revolution in Europe 9. ‘The Philosophy of Manufacturers’ 10. The global impact of the Industrial Revolution 11. Review Origins of the Scientific Revolution Reading Read the below article. As you do so, consider the following questions: How were the questions posed by a ‘scientific’ mindset different from those posed in the Middle Ages? How did the Scientific Revolution change the way people thought? Can you name some key figures in the Scientific Revolution? ‘The Beginning of the Scientific Revolution’ in William Gilbert, Renaissance and Reformation, Lawrence, KS: Carrie, 1998, chapter 23. Post your thoughts about the Scientific Revolution on WEnotes below. For example: I didn’t realise that … I was surprised to learn that … You must be logged in to post to WEnotes. (Visit the course feed to read comments from participants) ← Previous Next →
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‘The Beginning of the Scientific Revolution’ in William Gilbert, Renaissance and Reformation, Lawrence, KS: Carrie, 1998, chapter 23.
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