Which phrases best describe the goals of the Enlightenment? Check all that apply.

to preserve the divine right of kings

to understand the world from a secular perspective

to examine the natural rights that humans possess

to uphold past principles without examination

to question the source of authority

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20 December, 13:10

Which phrases best describe the goals of the Enlightenment? Check all that apply.

to preserve the divine right of kings

to understand the world from a secular perspective

to examine the natural rights that humans possess

to uphold past principles without examination

to question the source of authority

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Milo Cooke · Answer 1

To understand the world from a secular perspectiveto examine the natural rights that humans possess

to question the source of authority

Kiara Lloyd · Answer 2

I would say to understand the world from a secular perspective. The famous Scottish geologist James Hutton was part of the Enlightenment movement in Edinburgh and followed its precepts in his geological investigations that the natural world can be understood by actual hands-on investigation of the rocks in the field rather than idle speculation and that if the results contradicted the Bible or previous incorrect theories then the results if based on valid scientific work had to be listened to.

Which phrases best describe the goals of the Enlightenment? Check all that apply.to preserve the divine right of kingsto understand the world from a secular perspectiveto examine the natural rights that humans possessto uphold past principles without examinationto question the source of authority