The model of the universe that has the Earth being the center

the process of objectively establishing facts through testing and experimentation. The basic process involves making an observation, forming a hypothesis, making a prediction, conducting an experiment and finally analyzing the results.

a period of drastic change in scientific thought that took place during the 16th and 17th centuries. It replaced the Greek view of nature that had dominated science for almost 2,000 years.

also known as the Age of Reason, was an intellectual and philosophical movement that occurred in Europe, especially Western Europe, in the 17th and 18th centuries, with global influences and effects

"the Father of the Scientific Method"

English philosopher and physician, widely regarded as one of the most influential of Enlightenment thinkers and commonly known as the "father of liberalism". Known for "Life, Liberty, and Property"

established the idea of three branches of government—executive, legislature, and judiciary.

a government headed by a king was the best form that the sovereign could take. Placing all power in the hands of a king would mean more resolute and consistent exercise of political authority, and is known for his book Leviathan. He believed people was born bad and corrupted.

was an advocate of freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and separation of church and state.