Some have characterized the mentality of the Scientific Revolution as one focused on how things operate in the natural world, rather than on why (the ultimate explanations that Greek and medieval scholars considered most important). Do you think this is a fair description of the change in scientific approach? Cite examples to support your opinion. How does Newton's work on gravity fit into your

discussion?

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Ans: In the language of Greek philosophy, it may be argued that the thinkers of the Scientific Revolution were concerned with material, efficient, and formal causes while excluding final causality from their consideration. The example of gravity would fit into this description because Newton's laws explain its operation, but gravity itself is still not understood.

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