What Did Critics of the Enlightenment Find So Dangerous About

question 56

Multiple Choice

What did critics of the Enlightenment find so dangerous about the new intellectual movement?

• A) Its proponents encouraged amateur scientific exploration, which led to dangers such as unlicensed surgeons and pharmacists.
• B) Its proponents actively supported lower-class revolt against factory owners and wealthy elites.
• C) Its proponents discouraged formal education by placing enormous value on the self-taught individual.
• D) Its proponents subjected everything to criticism and challenged both political and religious authority.

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