How did the attitude toward classical texts during the Renaissance influence the later Scientific Revolution?

- Increased interest in classical texts resulted in greater access to learning and eventually encouraged formal scientific experimentation.

-A distaste for the classics led Renaissance thinkers to embrace new ideas and to challenge to long held religious ideals.

- Exposure to classical texts suppressed the development of new ideas and delayed the Scientific Revolution.

-The popularity of reading classics made working classes more literate and inspired formal scientific experimentation among the general population.

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Goodwin

22 June, 13:45

How did the attitude toward classical texts during the Renaissance influence the later Scientific Revolution?

- Increased interest in classical texts resulted in greater access to learning and eventually encouraged formal scientific experimentation.

-A distaste for the classics led Renaissance thinkers to embrace new ideas and to challenge to long held religious ideals.

- Exposure to classical texts suppressed the development of new ideas and delayed the Scientific Revolution.

-The popularity of reading classics made working classes more literate and inspired formal scientific experimentation among the general population.

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Layne Huber · Answer 1

interest in classical texts resulted in access to learning and eventually encouraged formal scientific experimentation. One of the popular scientist at this time was Sir Issac Newton who discovered Calculus