Science in the Age of Enlightenment

During the Age of Enlightenment (17th to 19th centuries), science shifted towards systematic experimentation, observation, and reason, moving away from reliance on tradition and superstition. Thinkers like Newton and Galileo emphasized understanding the natural world through evidence, fostering discoveries in physics, astronomy, and biology. This era promoted critical thinking, skepticism of authority, and the idea that humans could improve society through knowledge. Advances in scientific methods laid the foundation for modern science, transforming how we explore and understand the universe, and encouraging a spirit of inquiry that continues to drive innovation today.