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Galileo He is an italian astronomer who improved upon the telescope and is known as the father of modern science. Philopsophes the great thinkers of the age of enlightenment The Vindication of the rights of woman written by Mary Wollstonecraft argues for the rights of woman and that they should have an education.
Johannes Kepler A German astronomer who discovered the laws of planetary motion Progress forward or onward movement to a destination. in this case scientifically, and philosphically speaking. The social contract A book written by Jean Rousseau on how to best set up the political community with the bad market
Sir Frances Bacon An english philosopher who discovered the scientific method deism the belief that the world was created by a higher power but the power doesnt interfere with anything else in the world the general will Also written by Jean Rousseau. It talks about how politics should run according to what the people want or " the general will"
Rene Descartes A french philosopher who is the father of modern philosophy. Named cartesian coordianate system after him Sir Isaac Newton An english scientists who discovered the laws of motion and universal gravitation
Scientific revolution An era in which new ideas and discoveries were made in science and revolutionized views on science. The Age of enlightenment a cultural movement of the 18th century that sought to reform society Tolerance the willingness to allow the existence of something
Nicolas Copernicus an astronomer from poland who discovered that the sun was the center of the solar system John Locke A british thinker from the enlightenment who is known as the father of liberalism. Jean Jacques Rousseau A Genevan Philosopher and writer whos political philosophy greatly influenced the french revolution. Also helped to advance modern politics and thoughts
William Harvey An english physician who discovered the heart pumped blood through the body Thomas Hobbes An English Political Philosopher who believed people needed to be controlled. Mary Wollstonecraft A british writer who was an early advocate of womans rights
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