Science Became a Dominant Force in Our Lives

question 55

Multiple Choice

Science became a dominant force in our lives:

• A) at the time of Socrates.
• B) in 13th century France.
• C) soon after the publication of Bacon's New Organon.
• D) in 1632, when Galileo published his astronomical views.
• E) during the last century

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Definitions:

Theories

Are systematic explanations of phenomena, often based on observation, experimentation, and reasoning, used to predict outcomes and guide research in various fields of study.

Egoism

Egoism is the ethical stance that treats self-interest as the foundation of morality.

Ethical Egoism

The ethical theory that individuals should act in their own self-interest and that this serves the common good.

Reason

The mental capacity of an individual to consciously make sense of things, establish and verify facts, and change or justify practices based on new or existing information.