Locke and Newton

“Locke and Newton” The scientific revolution was used to describe a change in intellectual thought during the 16th and 17th centuries. This change formed the dividing line between the medieval world and the early modern world. Science basically became invented during this revolution. The change was in two major areas: biology and astronomy. Before the 17th century the major concern was with physiology and anatomy. Two figures that play a major role in the development …

…U.S. Constitution. His work within religion, and philosophy spread through out the 17th century and also gave framework to the scientific revolution. Both Newton and Locke were extremely important figures during the scientific revolution of the 17th century. Locke’s influence in modern philosophy was profound with his application of empirical analysis to ethics, politics and religion. Newton’s work within politics, philosophy and mathematics set us towards the improvement and knowledge of science.