WK 6 Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment Vocabulary Review

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An approach to scientific investigation using reason, observation, and experimentation to test a hypothesis.

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scientific method

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The idea that people should use reasons to understand the world.

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rationalism

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The rights that all people are born with, such as the rights to life, liberty, and property.

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natural rights

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The belief that the Earth is the center of the universe.

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geocentric theory

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German astronomer who supported the heliocentric theory and proved planets in our solar system follow elliptical orbits.

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Johannes Kepler

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Polish astronomer who formulated the heliocentric theory.

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Nicolaus Copernicus

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French philosopher who supported rationalism and found truth in "I think, therefore I am".

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Rene Descartes

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English scientist who invented calculus and developed the theory of gravity.

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Sir Isaac Newton

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An 18th century movement applying reason to understand human nature.

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Enlightenment

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An 18th century philosopher who advocated natural rights and influenced the U.S. Declaration of Independence.

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John Locke