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17 Cards in this Set
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Copernicus
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believed that the sund is the center of the universe. Heliocentric Theory
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Kepler
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Certain mathematical laws govern planetary motion.
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Bacon
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Understanding world would lead to scientists have more knowledge that would improve peoples lives.
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Descartes
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developed analytical geometry, which linked Algebra and Geometry. Provided an important new tool for scientic research.
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Newton
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Explained laws of Gravity and published ideas in The Mathematical Principles fo Natural Philosophy.
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Zacharias Janssen
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Invented the first microscope in 1590.
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Farenheit
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person discovered degrees in Farenheit and made first Mercury thermometer in glass.
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Celsius
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Person discovered degrees in celcius. Water freezing at 0 degrees.
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Edward Jenner
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First smallpox vaccine
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Robert Boyle
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Father of chemistry
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Thomas Hobbes
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Believed in Social Contract. Absolute monarchy.
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Locke
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Natural Rights=Life, Liverty, and Property. Government gets power from people.
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Voltaire
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Influential philosophe, published works arguing for tolerance, imprisoned twice for his views.
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Montesquieu
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Like British government and favors power seperation.
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Rousseau
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Believed in Social Contract, Direct Democracy.
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Beccaria
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Call for speedier court hearings.
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Wollstonecraft
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Womens education should be second to mens.
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