In What Way Did Nineteenth-Century Developments in the Sciences Depart

question 14

Multiple Choice

In what way did nineteenth-century developments in the sciences depart from Enlightenment principles?

• A) They emphasized conflict and struggle as the motors of progress.
• B) They challenged the validity of universal laws in science.
• C) They challenged the very idea of progress.
• D) They rejected the techniques of science.

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