Question

lesson 12: the age of enlightenment
enlightenment thinkers and philosophers
which of the following are true about the age of enlightenment?
a. enlightened thinkers searched for societys problems.
b. the power of reason was used to solve societys problems.
c. individuals who believed in scientific reasoning called themselves activists.
d. it came about because of the scientific revolution.
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Explanation:

• a. Enlightenment thinkers were concerned with social ills and sought solutions.
• b. Reason was a central tool for Enlightenment - era problem - solving.
• c. Those who believed in scientific reasoning were not typically called activists in the context of the Enlightenment.
• d. The Scientific Revolution preceded and influenced the Age of Enlightenment.

Answer:

A. Enlightened thinkers searched for society's problems.
B. The power of reason was used to solve society's problems.
D. It came about because of the Scientific Revolution.