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The enlightenment1

The thinkers of europe who changed the world

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Copernicus Proposed the idea that the earth revolves around the sun
Kepler Confirmed the heliocentric theory through math
Galileo Discovered law of pendulum. Tested various theories of Aristotle and confirmed the heliocentric theory
Newton Same force rules motion for all matter, heavenly and earthly
Bacon By better understanding the world, it would improve itself. Test and observe
Descartes Everything should be doubted until proven by science
Janssen First microscope invented
Harvey Studied the heart
Boyle The founder of modern chemistry. Volume temperature and pressur of gas effect each other
Leeuwenhoek Saw red blood cells for the first time in a miceoscope
Vesalius Dissected human corpses
Jenner Introduced vaccine to prevent smallpox
Hobbes Social contract
Lock Life liberty property. If the government is not protecting rights you have an obligation to overthrow it.
Montesquieu Separation of powers. Checks and balances
Voltaire Freedom of thought and religion
Diderot Encyclopedia. Advocated education for all and denounced slavery
Rousseau Noble savage-material goods corrupt. Authored the social contract- minimal control over a person leads to a better community
Wollstonecraft Equal education of girls. Mother of mary Shelley. Vindication of the rights of women
Adam smith Laissez faire economics. Government has *duty to protect society
Beccaria Punishment should only deter crime. Against torture and death.
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