Question

What was the main point of Enlightenment thinking?

A.Using reason and logic to explain how the world works
B.That people should keep to themselves and not try to change things
C.A belief in current religious authorities and teachings
D.Trusting that the leaders of the world's nations were wise

Answer 1

The correct answer is A. Using reason and logic to explain how the world works. The ideal of illustration was nature through reason. These thinkers argued that human reason could combat ignorance, tyranny, superstition in order to build a better world.