Chapter 10

2. argued that every person was born with a tabula rasa, or blank mind
6. English philosopher, believed that scientist should not rely on the ideas of ancient authorities. instead they should learn about nature by using inductive reasoning
7. Someone who studies wisdom, love to study
9. Placing Earth at the center of the Universe (The Ptolemaic System)
10. a mathematician, thought the sun was in the center, went against the Ptolemaic system
12. a period when philosophers believed that they could apply the scientific method and use reason to explain human nature logically.
13. a systematic procedure for collecting and analyzing evidence.
14. german mathematician, used detailed astronomical data to support copernicus' idea
15. Opinions and actions should be based on reason and knowledge

1. Defined three laws of motion that govern the planetary bodies, as well as pbjects on Earth. Explained why the planets continue their orbits around the sun.
3. was the first European to make regular observations of the heavens using a telescope. Mountains on Earth's moon, Four moons revolving Jupiter, and sunspots
4. child prodigy, wrote The Marriage Of Figaro, The Magic Flute, Don Giovanni.
5. French philosopher, Questioned his own existence, Emphasized the importance of his own mind. He would accept only those things that his reason said were true
8. Most famous philosphe of the later enlightenment, argued that people had adopted laws and government in order to preserve their private property. Presented a social contract, which and entire society agrees to be goverened by its general will.
11. Placing the Sun at the center of the Universe (Copernicus and Kepler)