Several factors contributed to the rise of the Scientific Revolution: 1. The spirit of the Renaissance and Reformation encouraged curiosity, questioning of established authorities, and discovery of new ideas through direct observation rather than religious doctrine alone. 2. New tools like the telescope, microscope, barometer, and thermometer enabled more accurate measurement and study of the natural world. 3. The development and widespread use of the scientific method, including experimentation, mathematical analysis, and repetition of work for verification, established standards for validating new theories based on evidence rather than tradition.

1. Factors that Contributed to the Scientific Revolution

2. The “spirit” of the Renaissance This helped to create a spirit of creativity and curiosity. Remember the critical method and liberal arts education? People want to look at the world here and now, not just look to religion like the MA.

3. The “spirit” of the Reformation Reformation made it ok to question old beliefs to find new answers. Luther challenged the Church on its ways…if you can question religion, you can question the world around you too.

4. New tools Telescope Microscope Barometer Thermometer How does this help? Accurate measurements!

5. The Scientific Method Use of Math. Use of Experiments. Repetition of experiments and observations. Checking accuracy of each others’ work. Demanding evidence instead of theory.

6. The success of the SciRev By getting results, the Scientific Revolution encouraged itself to continue. Proved old beliefs about world wrong, made them question more old beliefs. Geocentric universe out, Heliocentric is in.