Newton's Reasoning Underlying His Empirical Work

question 21

Multiple Choice

Newton's reasoning underlying his empirical work:

• A) was based upon the guiding logic of deduction.
• B) suggested that causal explanations of observed events may go beyond the level of observations.
• C) suggested that the same causes are responsible for the same observations.
• D) suggested that human activity is governed by God's will.
• E) left little room for systematic observation.

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