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Which philosopher believed in the concept of Intelligent Design?
Which philosopher believed in the concept of Intelligent Design?
- William Paley (correct)
- Adam Smith
- Thomas Malthus
- Titus Lucretius
What was the main concept behind Adam Smith's economic theory as mentioned in the text?
What was the main concept behind Adam Smith's economic theory as mentioned in the text?
- Invisible hand controlling the economy (correct)
- Good economists creating a stable economy
- Strict rules and regulations for economic systems
- Emphasis on controlled economic growth
Which philosopher presented the idea that human populations experience fluctuating standards of living?
Which philosopher presented the idea that human populations experience fluctuating standards of living?
- Titus Lucretius
- Thomas Malthus (correct)
- Adam Smith
- William Paley
Who among the philosophers mentioned in the text was an advocate of Atomism, stating that everything is in change and motion?
Who among the philosophers mentioned in the text was an advocate of Atomism, stating that everything is in change and motion?
Which philosopher disagreed with the concept of good organisms doing better, contradicting Natural Theology?
Which philosopher disagreed with the concept of good organisms doing better, contradicting Natural Theology?
Who observed uniformity among animals and minor geological impacts, promoting Uniformitarianism?
Who observed uniformity among animals and minor geological impacts, promoting Uniformitarianism?
Which scientist proposed the concept of catastrophism?
Which scientist proposed the concept of catastrophism?
Which scientist was a mentor to Darwin and taught him geology?
Which scientist was a mentor to Darwin and taught him geology?
What concept did James Lamarch try to explain regarding genetics?
What concept did James Lamarch try to explain regarding genetics?
Which scientist proposed the idea of natural selection?
Which scientist proposed the idea of natural selection?
What technique is used for relative dating based on the absorption and loss of certain elements in bones?
What technique is used for relative dating based on the absorption and loss of certain elements in bones?
Which scientist provided the inspiration for Darwin's writing of 'On the Origin of Species'?
Which scientist provided the inspiration for Darwin's writing of 'On the Origin of Species'?
