Scientific Movements

Definition

The Scientific Movements refer to the period of history where science made significant advancements, leading to a shift in understanding about the natural world. This includes the Scientific Revolution (16th-17th centuries) and Enlightenment (18th century).

Analogy

Think of the scientific movements like upgrading from an old flip phone to a modern smartphone. Just as this upgrade revolutionized communication, these movements revolutionized our understanding of the universe.

Related terms

Scientific Revolution: A period in European history when there was a rapid advancement in scientific knowledge, challenging traditional beliefs about nature.

Enlightenment: An intellectual movement during the 18th century that emphasized reason and individualism over tradition.

Empiricism: The theory that all knowledge is derived from sense-experience, which was heavily promoted during these movements.