The Role of Natural Philosophy in the Enlightenment
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What was the primary focus of natural philosophy during the Enlightenment?
Which philosopher is widely regarded as the father of modern science?
What was the significance of Newton's Principia Mathematica?
Which scientific instrument played a crucial role in advancing astronomical observations during the Enlightenment?
What was the impact of natural philosophy on religious beliefs during the Enlightenment?
Which philosopher proposed the idea of a social contract between individuals and the state?
What was the primary focus of the Encyclopédie, a landmark work of the Enlightenment?
Which scientific discovery challenged the prevailing theory of combustion during the Enlightenment?
What was the significance of the scientific method in the Enlightenment?
Which philosopher argued that human knowledge is derived from sensory experience?
What was the impact of natural philosophy on the development of modern technology?
Which philosopher proposed the idea of the separation of powers in government?
What was the primary goal of the Enlightenment thinkers?
Which scientific discovery led to a better understanding of the structure of matter?
What was the impact of the Enlightenment on education?