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Foundations of Democracy — Test

Question 2 • U.S. Government

What did philosophers of the Enlightenment have faith in, believing it could answer questions and solve problems?

Answer
A
government authority
B
human reason
C
science
D
economics

Explanation

Enlightenment philosophers believed that human reason could help people understand the world, answer questions, and solve social and political problems. The correct choice is human reason; science was important, but reason was the broader source of confidence.

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