Author Question: While Descartes' philosophy was based on introspection, Francis Bacon did not a. base his ... (Read 154 times)

debasdf · **on:** Jul 4, 2018

While Descartes' philosophy was based on introspection, Francis Bacon did not

a. base his knowledge on experimentation.
b. use an inductive approach to science.
c. believe in carefully controlled observations.
d. eliminate God from his studies.
e. feel that if one starts with a certainty, one will end in doubt.

Question 2

Voltaire and his novel Candide emphasized all of these qualities EXCEPT

a. awareness of the superstitions, prejudices, and follies in society.
b. reasoning makes all phenomena and situations intelligible.
c. the ability to see oneself in a wider context is an important component of enlightened thinking.
d. organized religion is a hindrance to free and rational inquiry.
e. the use of logic and satire to demonstrate major themes.