Abstract
The scientific revolution is a period that is associated with a great development in science, which resulted in a shift from overdependence on religion and traditions to science. This paper will explore the evolution of the scientific revolution. The paper will highlight some of the key figures who steered the revolution. The impact of this revolution in creating a world power is also reviewed.
According to Anderson (2014), the scientific revolution refers to the enlightenment period that began from the early 16th century to the late 18th century. During this period, great modern science discoveries were made. Such discoveries covered areas such as mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, and astronomy.
The onset of the scientific revolution is associated with Copernican technical inventions of 1543 and the discovery of motion science by Galileo. This enlightenment was followed by Francis Bacon’s emphasis on science and the creation of scientific societies. Significant changes occurred at the end of the Renaissance, which marks the end of the scientific upheaval. The age of reflection began. However, Anderson (2014) observes that Alexander Koyre brought the term scientific revolution to light in the 20the century.
Various figures were very instrumental in the success of the scientific revolution. Ashworth (2014) affirms that the major contributors to the scientific revolution included Nicholaus Copernicus, Galileo Galilei, Tycho Brahe, Isaac Newton, Johannes Kepler, Gottfried Leibniz, and Rene Descartes.
According to Ashworth (2014), the scientific revolution had a great impact on the creation of Europe. Specifically, Britain was made a world power. Discoveries in science, for example, mathematics and science, were of great assistance in the military sector.
In addition, Ashworth (2014) asserts that the discovery of the earth’s structure and compass was important in trade and the acquisition of colonies by the British people. Moreover, various discoveries in biology and human anatomy assisted in ensuring human health for soldiers who were fighting in the colonies.
Reference List
Anderson, E. (2014). What Galileo Saw: Imagining the Scientific Revolution. Library Journal, 139(17), 116.
Ashworth, W. (2014). The British industrial revolution and the ideological revolution: Science, Neoliberalism and History. History of Science, 52(2), 178-199.