Question

question 19 of 24
how did the scientific revolution contribute to the enlightenment in europe during the 17th and 18th centuries?
a. the catholic church focused on disputing new scientific theories, which allowed monarchs more freedom to act as they pleased.
b. wealthy monarchs who funded private learning academies and supported scientists in their studies became more powerful and popular.
c. advancements in technology led to a higher standard of living, which allowed people more leisure time to discuss philosophy and politics.
d. discoveries that led scientists to challenge church traditions inspired philosophers to question the traditional authority of monarchs as well.

Explanation:

The scientific revolution involved new scientific discoveries that went against church - centric worldviews. This spirit of challenging established authority spread to philosophy, inspiring philosophers to question the traditional authority of monarchs, which was a key aspect of the Enlightenment. Options A and B do not directly relate to the connection between the scientific revolution and the Enlightenment. Option C focuses more on the technological aspect rather than the intellectual challenge to authority.

Answer:

D. Discoveries that led scientists to challenge church traditions inspired philosophers to question the traditional authority of monarchs as well.