Isaac Newton and John Locke

question 57

Multiple Choice

Isaac Newton and John Locke

• A)created two antagonistic religious systems of thought.
• B)provided inspiration for the Enlightenment by arguing that through rational reasoning and the acquisition of knowledge one could discover natural laws governing all aspects of human society.
• C)claimed that mathematics and science would bring about the cure for the evils of society but only very slowly.
• D)said the philosophes were the prophets of the future and that their rejection of the Scientific Revolution was justified.
• E)had little influence on the later Enlightenment as they were perceived to be figures of the "old" seventeenth century.

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Definitions:

Ecclesia

An organized, often state-supported religion or church that claims a majority of the population as its members or adherents.

Religious Involvement

The extent to which individuals engage in practices, rituals, and activities associated with a religion, which can influence their personal lives, values, and community engagement.

Age

A measure of the amount of time an individual has lived, typically expressed in years.

Increases

The action or process of becoming larger or greater in size, quantity, intensity, or degree.