This postgraduate course explores the scientific revolution in early modern Europe, examining the cultural and intellectual framework in which new discoveries were made, the shift towards a mathematic vision of the world, and the development of new experimental techniques. Through the comparison with other intellectual traditions, especially the Chinese scientific tradition, students will gain a deeper understanding of the scientific revolution and its impact on modern science and the modern world. The course aims to develop students' analytical and communication skills, as well as their understanding of early modern intellectual history.