Read the lines from An Essay on Man . Know, then, thyself, presume not God to scan; The proper study of mankind is man. Placed on this isthmus of a middle state, A being darkly wise, and rudely great: These lines reflect which idea common during the Enlightenment?
Answer
A
Equality among all people should be encouraged.
B
Man should use logic to study and understand the universe.
C
Science can be used to solve common social problems.
D
People must not forget traditional ideas in their learning.
Explanation
The lines urge people to know themselves and study mankind rather than presume to understand God. This reflects the Enlightenment emphasis on using reason and observation to investigate the world, including human nature. So the best choice is “Man should use logic to study and understand the universe.”
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