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The History of Revolutionary Ideas: The Scientific Revolution

Past Present Future

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Knowledge and Power in the Scientific Revolution

This chapter explores the intricate relationship between early modern political thought and the Scientific Revolution, highlighting how science served both as a quest for truth and a mechanism for political power. It discusses the impact of social status on scientific legitimacy and the pivotal role of state patronage in advancing knowledge through figures like Galileo and Kepler.

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