Scientific Revolution

The readings this week made me stop and appreciate the comfort we have been given through science by these amazing people. If it had not been for the discoveries of Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo or Newton I wonder where we would be. These men had to endure many questions about their integrity, knowledge and intellect. Many did not believe them because it was something new and never considered before. I believe that it is human nature to question that which is new and often people fear what they do not understand. I Think Galileo was a strong man to stand by his work although there were those that did not believe him and would later imprison him. My favorite statement form the readings was from Sir Issac Newton to Robert Hook. He said "If I have seen further it is because I have stood on ye shoulders of giants." What a great man to acknowledge the fact that others paved the way for him.