Rethinking the Scientific Revolution

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Focusing on the Scientific Revolution from 1500 to 1700, this book reevaluates the traditional narratives surrounding this pivotal era in science. Through a dialogue between Betty Jo Teeter Dobbs and Richard S. Westfall, differing perspectives emerge on key figures and their contributions. The essays explore the development of scientific disciplines and challenge established historiographical views, offering fresh insights into the intellectual transformations that shaped modern science in Europe.