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DelorasTo

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The most basic tenet of medieval thought was probably that
 
  A) scientific methods were superior to the scriptures.
  B) truth was attainable by reading animal entrails.
  C) truth could be discovered by empirical inquiries.
  D) the ultimate source of truth was to be found in the scriptures.

Question 2

There were two major constraints on empirical science during the medieval years. These constraints were that science could not contradict
 
  A) either the government or the church.
  B) theological dogma and had to be used in the service of religion.
  C) theological dogma and had to be used in the service of humanity.
  D) the government and had to be used in the service of humanity.


shoemake

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Reply #1 on: Aug 4, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


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