Lesson 29 of 84 · Enlightenment
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The Enlightenment also fostered advancements in science and rational thought, encouraging thinkers like Isaac Newton and Galileo Galilei.
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The Enlightenment also fostered advancements in science and rational thought, encouraging thinkers like Isaac Newton and Galileo Galilei. Newton's laws of motion and universal gravitation changed how people understood the physical world, promoting the idea that reason and observation could unlock the mysteries of the universe. This scientific approach led to questioning traditional beliefs and superstitions, ultimately contributing to the rise of secularism. The emphasis on empirical evidence laid the groundwork for modern scientific inquiry and technological advancements.
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Isaac Newton's work revolutionized the understanding of physics.
The Enlightenment promoted the idea of rational thought over superstition.
This period laid the groundwork for modern scientific inquiry.
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