“ I am not accustomed to saying anything with certainty after only one or two observation”(Vesalius). Andreas like many great scientist believed that you must conduct several experiments before making a conclusion. Andreas Vesalius deserves to be the next Renaissance Idol because he demonstrates the skills, devotion, and creativity that other have lacked to present. The word Renaissance means the “rebirth”, the Renaissance era followed the decline of the feudal system. This allowed individuals to express themselves through art, architecture, and science, it was the idea of being free to pursue dreams that drove the success of many people.The three main values of the Renaissance are individualism, humanism, and secularism. The Renaissance era not only made a huge impact during the Renaissance but it also made an impact on the way we see art, the way we read literature, and the way we dared to dream today. …show more content…
Vesalius’s family were mostly physicians and pharmacists. Andreas was raised in “ prosperous home situated in a respectable neighborhood near the Coudenberg Palace, convenient for Andreas van Vesalius work”(Famous Scientists). Vesalius like many scholars began by defending Galen’s theory. He then changed his perspective once he attended The medical school of the University of Paris where he learned new ways to dissect dead animals. Vesalius contributed to the Renaissance by proving Galen’s theory wrong as well as writing and illustrate a book about anatomy” Andreas Vesalius” is the founder of “modern anatomy.”( Famous Scientist). Vesalius like many great scientist had criticus who could not see their point of view but rather criticize in order to gain attention. Vesalius was on of the scientist that was the victim of jealousy, Vesalius’s “former teacher Sylvius was an especially harsh critic of Vesalius’ works after having had his methods cast aside by his now prominent former