APFIVE Enlightenment Shift to Empirical Thought
Which of the following factors most directly contributed to the shift from supernatural explanations to a natural, empirical approach during the Enlightenment?
A
The dominance of feudal practices that prioritized hereditary claims over personal observation.
B
The reinforcement of religious dogma that maintained supernatural explanations throughout Europe.
C
The growing emphasis on humanist ideals that prized reason, critical thought, and empirical evidence over traditional dogma.
D
A deliberate return to medieval scholastic methods and their systematic reliance on ancient authorities.
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