Philosophical Thinkers and Their Beliefs
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Titus Lucretius</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which philosopher disagreed with the concept of good organisms doing better, contradicting Natural Theology?

    <p>Adam Smith</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who observed uniformity among animals and minor geological impacts, promoting Uniformitarianism?

    <p>Comte de Buffon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scientist proposed the concept of catastrophism?

    <p>Georges Cuvier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scientist was a mentor to Darwin and taught him geology?

    <p>Charles Lyell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept did James Lamarch try to explain regarding genetics?

    <p>Acquired characteristics inheritance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scientist proposed the idea of natural selection?

    <p>Charles Darwin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technique is used for relative dating based on the absorption and loss of certain elements in bones?

    <p>FUN dating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scientist provided the inspiration for Darwin's writing of 'On the Origin of Species'?

    <p>Alfred Russel Wallace</p> Signup and view all the answers

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