El legado de la ciencia medieval en la tradicion cientifica occidental

In this article, I present a reflection on the legacy of medieval science and its influence on early modern science. I will begin with a general overview of the Middle Ages, advocating for a richer, more complex, and dynamic perspective on this period. Based on this analysis, it is possible to identify certain medi-eval achievements or contributions to early modern science and the Western scientific tradition. On this basis, I will argue that the science of the 16th and 17th centuries assimilated a great number of medieval scientific achievements and that, to fully understand the Western scientific tradition, it is necessary to abroad to the Middle Ages.