Chapter 21 - The Enlightenment Vocabulary
Across
- 2. at ones discretion
- 4. method of reasoning that goes from specific to broad using the scientific method
- 6. sun centered
- 9. earth-centered
- 11. a form of government that keeps one branch from becoming too powerful by using checks and balances
- 13. blank mind; concept of John Locke
- 14. egg shaped
- 16. can be sudden or gradual change
- 17. a system of thought expounded by Rene Decartes based on belief that reason is the chief source of knowledge
- 19. one of Newton's three laws of motion
Down
- 1. systematic procedure for collecting and analyzing evidence to prove or disprove a theory
- 3. religious philosophy based on reason and law
- 5. method of reasoning that goes from general to specific
- 7. an artistic style that replaced baroque
- 8. person who seeks knowledge
- 10. experience without the aid of science or theory
- 11. gathering place for thinkers
- 12. French for philosopher
- 15. an agreement between a community and its ruler that defines and limits the rights and duties of each
- 18. belief that the government should not impose regulations