What age did the idea that people could solve problems through science?

The idea that people could solve problems through science began to take shape during the Scientific Revolution in the 16th and 17th centuries. This period saw significant advancements in scientific thought and methodology, with figures like Galileo, Newton, and Bacon advocating for empirical observation and experimentation. By the 18th century, the Enlightenment further popularized the belief in reason and science as tools for solving societal issues, laying the groundwork for modern scientific inquiry and its application to real-world problems.