How Did the Encyclopedia Contribute to Enlightenment Goals of Social

question 3

Multiple Choice

How did the Encyclopedia contribute to Enlightenment goals of social reform?

• A) It promoted the spread of knowledge that could be used to make informed decisions about social problems.
• B) The proceeds from its sales funded charitable schools set up jointly by Diderot and Voltaire.
• C) It provided systematic plans for social reform that could be used by anyone who was able to read.
• D) It proved that a state-run system of education could turn out scholars capable of contributing to sophisticated intellectual projects like the Encyclopedia.

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Definitions:

Perceptual

Relating to the ability to interpret or become aware of something through the senses.

Disruptive

Causing or tending to cause disruption; interrupting the normal course or unity of something, often leading to innovation or change.

Social Facilitation

The tendency for people to perform differently when in the presence of others than when alone, typically showing improved performance on simple tasks.

Compliance

The act of conforming to the wishes, demands, or regulations of others, often to fit in with a group or society.