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Ch 1 review question
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Briefly describe the Scientific Revolution and use two examples from our study | The scientific revolution was a time when the basics for science were laid down. One example is when William Harvey discovers that blood circulates through the body and that Sir Frances Bacon created the scientific method, a large part of science today. |
Immanuel Kant defines enlightenment as "man's release from his self-incurred tutelage." Explain what Kant meant by this. | Immanuel Kant meant that we have to think for ourselves and not just follow everbodys ideas. We need to be independent in thought. |
Compare the political views and the opinions on human understanding of John Locke and Thomas Hobbes. How do their views differ on the two subjects? | John Locke thought humans were all born equal and that we are all blank slates. We learn by experience. He thought the people should have the power in the government like a democracy. |
Thomas Hobbes? | Thomas Hobbes thought people were like animals. He thought we were predatory/ fearful and needed someone to control us and tell us what to do. He thought a king should rule and have absolute power. |
Describe the common themes of Enlightenment that we have established during our study. How do these themes then become the basis for creating a "new world" order in society? (Think about comparing the "Old World" with the "New World") | We have discovered that people think for themselves now. They do not just follow the church or government and now they think for themselves. They are smarter and make advances in science because they do not just follow the church. progress, equality, |
deism, tolerance, independence |