Question

How did the scientific revolution of the 17th century lead to the industrial revolution

Answer 1

Essentially the Scientific Revolution contributed to the progress, reason, andfraternal aspects of the Enlightenment. Through debunking long held superstitious / religious beliefs, producing a secular body of reasoned work, and by creating a network of learned fraternal Scientific Societies, who not only collaborated in theoretical fields, but in the application of new discoveries to practical and commercial purposes, along with offering libraries of the latest Scientific papers and lecturers. Enabling and funding further investigation, in a meritocratic circle eg. the Lunar Society of Birmingham.

Worth noting, the Agricultural revolution, which was applying scientific method to food production, was also vital as its gains freed manpower for the new urban mines and factories.