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What characterized the works of great scientists and philosophers in the 17th century?
What characterized the works of great scientists and philosophers in the 17th century?
- Superstitious and mystical beliefs
- Dogmatic and traditional approach
- Skeptical and rationalist mode of thought (correct)
- Empirical and speculative reasoning
What was the characteristic response of the Counter-Reformation to the conflicts of the 17th century?
What was the characteristic response of the Counter-Reformation to the conflicts of the 17th century?
- Embracing scientific advancements
- Promotion of religious tolerance
- Civil, political, and religious conflicts (correct)
- Withdrawal from societal issues
What style in art and literature emerged as a result of the Counter-Reformation conflicts?
What style in art and literature emerged as a result of the Counter-Reformation conflicts?
- Minimalist, characterized by simplicity and directness
- Baroque, characterized by elaboration and allegory (correct)
- Romanticism, characterized by emotional expression
- Realism, characterized by accurate representation
What impact did the challenging of thought and language have on man's picture of himself?
What impact did the challenging of thought and language have on man's picture of himself?
What dominated the 17th century, leading to the rise of new science and philosophy?
What dominated the 17th century, leading to the rise of new science and philosophy?