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The Scientific Revolution Really Occurred

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The importance of the Scientific Revolution of the seventeenth century has been queried in recent years and this paper attempts to show why the notion is still essential to a proper understanding of the twin advance in scientific conceptualization and factual discovery that began in the sixteenth century and led through such figures as Galileo to the new world view of Isaac Newton. The significance of the scholastic tradition, hermeticism and alchemy is not denied, but the major breakthrough that catapulted Europe into the modern age was the outcome of new conceptual tools and a fresh outlook on nature.

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  • Shea, William R., 2007. "The Scientific Revolution Really Occurred," European Review, Cambridge University Press, vol. 15(4), pages 459-471, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:cup:eurrev:v:15:y:2007:i:04:p:459-471_00
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