Developments of scientific revolution in fields of astronomy

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Assignment:

The purpose of this assignment is to gain insight into the beginning of modern science and unfold its implications for religion and politics in modern society.

Post: After studying this week's material, write a 500-word post: 1) outlining and discussing the main ideas, events, protagonists, and developments of the Scientific Revolution in the fields of astronomy, physics, mechanics, optics, chemistry, and medicine, and 2) explaining the implications of the Scientific Revolution both for religion and politics. Your post should include:

A: a succinct but exhaustive definition of:

A.1: "scientific method";

A.2: geocentrism;

A.3: heliocentrism;

B: a detailed explanation of how the Scientific Revolution challenged contemporary religious worldviews;

C: a detailed account of the main secular explanations for politics (i.e. Jean Bodin, Hugo Grotius, and the Natural Laws of Politics).

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