Enlightenment and Scientific Revolution Vocabulary

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Geocentric Theory

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The belief that Earth is at the center of the universe and all other celestial bodies revolve around it.

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Scientific Revolution

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A period of great scientific discovery and advancement in the 16th and 17th centuries, challenging traditional beliefs and leading to the development of modern science.

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The theory that the sun is at the center of the universe and the planets, including Earth, revolve around it.

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Heliocentric Theory

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Galileo Galilei

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An Italian astronomer and physicist who played a major role in the Scientific Revolution, known for his improvements to the telescope and support for the heliocentric theory.

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Scientific Method

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A systematic approach to research and experimentation used to explore observations and answer questions.

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Isaac Newton

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An English mathematician and physicist who formulated the laws of motion and universal gravitation.

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An intellectual and philosophical movement in the 18th century emphasizing reason, individualism, and skepticism of traditional doctrines.

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Enlightenment

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A theory or model that typically addresses the legitimacy of the authority of the state over the individual.

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Social Contract

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John Locke

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An English philosopher and physician regarded as one of the most influential Enlightenment thinkers, known for his work on the social contract and natural rights.

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Intellectuals of the 18th-century Enlightenment who applied reason to the study of many areas of learning.

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Philosophe