Philosophers
Who was a central figure during the Scientific Revolution?
Isaac Newton
This was the period of intellectual and philosophical growth.
The Enlightenment
What is Newtons first law?
Objects stay in motion or still unless a force changes it.
What is freedom on speech?
The right to express opinions, ideas, and information without fear of government punishment.
What did the Enlightenment use to challenge old beliefs?
Reason and logic
Who was a key enlightenment philosopher that advocated for natural rights?
The period where new ideas and discoveries changed how people thought about the world.
The Scientific Revolution
What is Newton’s second law?
Force equals mass times acceleration.
Explain what natural rights are.
Inalienable rights inherent to all individuals by being human, rather than rights granted by government or law.
Enlightenment changed politics and gave power to who instead of kings?
The people
Which philosopher advocated for freedom of speech?
Voltaire
What is Newtons third law?
For every action, theres an equal and opposite reaction.
What is the meaning of separation of powers?
The government should not interfere in religious affairs and vice versa.
What did the Enlightenment transform in Europe and the Americas?
Government, religion, and culture
Who strongly advocated for separation of powers?
Voltaire
Instead of relying on old beliefs, what did scientists do?
Used observation, reasoning, and experimentation.
What is the meaning of Rationalism?
The belief that reason and logic are the primary sources of knowledge, rather than physical experience.
How did the Enlightenment ideas change religion?
By encouraging freedom of belief and limiting church power.
Which philosopher believed that there should be LESS focus on rationalism?
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
What was Isaac Newtons book called?
Principia Mathematica
What is Individualism?
The belief that each person has inherent worth and rights.
How did the Enlightenment ideas change culture.
By encouraging learning, creativity, and independent thought.