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Margaret Jacob

An author and historian focusing on the integration of scientific knowledge into European culture during the 1600s and 1700s.

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Jul 10, 2018 • 31min

Scientific Culture and the Making of the Industrial West, by Margaret Jacob

Margaret Jacob, an author and historian, delves into how scientific knowledge shaped European culture during the 1600s and 1700s. She highlights the pivotal role of Britain in the Industrial Revolution, powered by its unique integration of science and society. Jacob explores philosophical shifts from Descartes to Bacon, emphasizing the importance of empirical methods. Additionally, she discusses the English Revolution's impact on modern science and how Newtonian principles democratized knowledge, fueling innovation and economic success.