Late Scientific Revolution - Christian Huygens

Part II of The Scientific Revolution explores the latter half of this movement and the gradual acceptance of scientific truth. This fascinating period of history chronicles European society's emergence from church domination that demanded the Bible be taken literally. During the latter part of the Scientific Revolution, the church lost its grip on society, and the new science flourished. The video introduces the pioneers of science who gave the world a better understanding of nature, the universe, and the human body. One of the great minds discussed include Christian Huygens, a brilliant astronomer; and Sir Isaac Newton, considered by many scholars to be one of the important great thinkers of the Scientific Revolution. Late Scientific Revolution: Part 7