Which of the Following Was Argued by the French Scholar

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was argued by the French scholar René Descartes (1596-1650) ?

• A) The only thing that is certain is that nothing in life is certain; therefore, man should lead a life of pleasure.
• B) Scientific learning might very well undermine religious faith, which would lead to the downfall of the Catholic church.
• C) Alchemy and astronomy are part of natural magic and are valid subjects for scientific exploration.
• D) A scientific approach to knowledge could lead to a secure understanding of nature and human behavior.

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