Pierre Bayle's Skepticism

question 34

Multiple Choice

Pierre Bayle's skepticism

• A) aimed at undermining the Newtonian synthesis.
• B) became the guiding principle behind the Encyclopédia.
• C) dealt a serious blow to revealed religion and pointed in the direction of natural religion.
• D) led to his expulsion from France and execution in Geneva.
• E) gained the support of a number of Calvinist clergymen.

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