In the Writings of Scientists and Philosophers, the World as Understood

question 11

Multiple Choice

In the writings of scientists and philosophers, the world as understood by modern science is often described specifically as

• A) An empty world.
• B) A disenchanted world.
• C) A lost world.
• D) An impersonal world.

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