Scientific, Philosophical, and Political Developments

Development of spectacles

Discovering microorganisms

Inductive reasoning

Deductive reasoning

Sextant

Compass

Microscope

Telescope

Deductive method

Speculative method

Rationalist method

Empirical method

Thermometer

Microscope

Barometer

Telescope

Telescope

Printing press

Steam engine

Microscope

With the growth of scientific understanding, religion institutions began leading the way in scientific advancement, gaining more prestige and power as a result.

Integration of scientific knowledge into theological teaching consolidated the religious institutions' control over educational systems.

Massive conversion to science-based religions occurred rapidly diminishing Christian churches' influence and number of followers.

Questions raised by new scientific discoveries eroded traditional sources of religious authority and promoted secular worldviews.

Both philosophers rejected empirical methods in favor of pure rational thought.

Bacon proposed the use of deductive reasoning, contrary to Descartes who supported observational learning.

Both philosophers strongly advocated for the use of empirical methods in scientific discovery.

Bacon emphasized learning through observation and experimentation, while Descartes prioritized deductive reasoning from self-evident truths.

They were inconsequential because telescopes were too expensive for widespread use among scientists.

They challenged geocentric models and eventually led to widespread acceptance of heliocentrism.

They reinforced Aristotelian physics as the dominant explanation for celestial movements.

They had little impact since most people continued to base their beliefs solely on religious doctrine.

It led to the immediate acceptance of heliocentrism by religious institutions.

It shifted from a reliance on traditional authority to observation and reason.

It confirmed long-standing notions about geocentric cosmology.

It maintained alchemy as the predominant method of understanding chemistry.

It was a requirement imposed by his publisher.

To challenge the literacy level of his readers.

Because he wanted to hide his findings from the public.

To communicate with other learned scientists across Europe.