Essay On Natural Philosophers Dbq

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Between the 16th and 18th century natural philosophers were affected by political, religious, and social factors. These philosophers of this time were working on discovering scientific laws, mathematics and experimentation. The factors that affected the work of the scientists were, Politically, powers excepted their theories promoting them to the public leading to the great advancements in science. Religiously, the priest and other leaders were not accepting of these new findings punishing the people that were enlightened. Socially people did not take female philosophers seriously and didn’t accept their theories. This had a negative effect on scientific theories. There were positives and negatives to this time period of scientific research. …show more content…

They would punish the people that were enlightened. Because of the control that the church had over the philosophers it was difficult for the society to have their own way of thinking. In the end philosophers were reaching out to the religious community to persuade them for support. “You by your influence and judgement, can readily hold the slanderers from biting.” (Doc 1). Nicolaus copernicus wrote to Pope paul III knowing he has a great influence in science. He is also leaving out his true passion showing that indeed the church still had control over the field. “Then another starts discussing how they could be descended from adam or how they could have gotten Noah’s ark, and many other extravagant ideas that you never even dreamed of.” (Doc 3). Because of how Italian monk, Giovanni Ciampoli wrote this letter you can tell it was sincere. This shows how a high ranking monk negatively attacked a scientist. Often having a big impact on the people around him. Similar to the italian monk, walter charleton had almost identical views when in came to the subject of science and religion. “ It appears impossible to imagine that atoms could be eternal or self governing, and could fix themselves into so vast and symmetrical a structure as this world.” (Doc 8). This also shows even another philosopher is supporting how science begins with religion. As my final point these religious figures and the catholic church as a whole had negative impact on how science

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