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