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Chapter 19
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| “The Philosopher.” | Because of his apparent wisdom, Aristotle came to be called |
| Francis Bacon | played an important role in formulating the principles of the modern scientific method |
| Galileo Galilei | formulated the laws of the pendulum as well as the law of uniform acceleration. |
| John Wilkins | founded the Philosophical College in London. |
| Andreas Vesalius | is known as the “Father of Anatomy.” |
| Andreas Vesalius | “Father of Anatomy.” |
| Charles Darwin | popularized the theory of evolution with his book Origin of Species |
| Henry Bessemer | discovered a cheap process for converting iron into steel. |
| John D. Rockefeller | was a giant in the oil industry who was known for his philanthropy. |