Discuss the broad implications of the Scientific Revolution for seventeenth-century society. What types of people were interested in the new scientific discoveries? How was science changed in the early stages of its popularization?
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Essays should mention Bacon's remarks on the benefits of science for government, its practical role in facilitating exploration, and how it came to be seen as a status symbol for various groups. The role of women scientists and the phenomenon of professionalization should be included.
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