Which Best Summarizes the Basic Philosophy of the Enlightenment

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which best summarizes the basic philosophy of the Enlightenment?

• A) Reason could help humans achieve perfection in this world.
• B) Knowledge was of little use when confined to speculation.
• C) Faith and tolerance could help humans achieve perfection in this world.
• D) Absolutist governments must be replaced by representative governments.
• E) People must give up most possessions to achieve true enlightenment.

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Definitions:

Cohabit

The act of living together and sharing a domestic life as a couple without being legally married.

Macro-level

A broad view or approach that examines large-scale social structures, processes, and systems, often used in the context of sociology and economics.

Demographic

Relating to the statistical characteristics of human populations, such as age, race, gender, and income, used especially for identifying consumer markets.

Individual-level Variables

Factors or characteristics that pertain to, or can be measured at, the level of the individual person.