The Mechanical Philosophy

The notion that the universe runs like a mechanical clock arose in the 17th century leading to the mechanical philosophy.

Newton’s Intervening God

While Newton saw the world as following definite laws, he also imagined an intervening God to keep things running smoothly.

Galileo’s Distraction

In mid-1609 Galileo turned his focus away from the laws of motion and pointed his telescope towards the sky.

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