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Period: Dec 24, 1473 to Dec 25, 1543
Nicolaus Copernicus
Polish astronomer, he proposed the heliocentric, or sun-centered, theory of the universe -
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Rene Decartes
French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist his belief that all things should be doubted until they could be proved by reason became one of the underpinnings of the scientific method.
Important People from the Enlightenment Era. (n.d.). Retrieved August 12, 2016, from https://quizlet.com/15948337/important-people-from-the-enlightenment-era-flash-cards/ -
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Sir Isaac Newton
English mathematician and natural philosopher, he discovered the law of gravity as well as laws of the physics of objects. -
Newton´s Principia is published
This book is a complete volume of Newton's mathematical principles relating to natural philosophy and his system of the world. Newton, one of the most brilliant scientists and thinkers of all time, presents his theories, formulas and thoughts. Included are chapters relative to the motion of bodies; motion of bodies in resisting mediums; and system of the world in mathematical treatment; a section on axioms or laws of motion, and definitions. -
Separation of Powers
On the 18th century, montesquieu wrote the spirit of tha laws, where he showed a model that separates the political authority into three powers: ejecutive, legislative and judicial, which divides the government responsabilities into different groups of people.
Separation of Powers -- An Overview. (n.d.). Retrieved August 12, 2016, from http://www.ncsl.org/research/about-state-legislatures/separation-of-powers-an-overview.aspx -
Rousseau published The Social Contract
Rousseau published The Social Contract, Emile. Attempt to unite the liberty of the individual with the authority of the government. Emile was important for education. -
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The Age of the Enlightenment
