Question

learning objective: identify central beliefs of the atomists.
select the statement that reflects a central theme of the atomists.
a.) atomists would agree that a butterfly and a caterpillar exist as a collection of atoms, but their atoms are organized differently.
b.) atomists would agree that epistemology provides a defensible explanation of why a butterfly differs from a caterpillar.
c.) atomists would agree that a butterfly and a caterpillar are one in the same since a caterpillar becomes a butterfly.
d.) atomists would agree that during metamorphosis, a caterpillar ceases to exist and a butterfly is spontaneously created in its place.

Explanation:

Answer:

a.) Atomists would agree that a butterfly and a caterpillar exist as a collection of atoms, but their atoms are organized differently.