Which phrases best describe the goals of the Enlightenment? Check all that apply.to preserve the divine right of kingsto understand the world from a secular perspectiveto examine the natural rights that humans possessto uphold past principles without examinationto question the source of authority
Answer
A
to preserve the divine right of kings
B
to understand the world from a secular perspective
C
to examine the natural rights that humans possess
D
to uphold past principles without examination
E
to question the source of authority
Explanation
Enlightenment thinkers used reason and observation to understand the world, including from secular perspectives. They also examined ideas about natural rights and questioned traditional sources of authority, such as absolute monarchy. Preserving the divine right of kings or accepting past principles without examination conflicts with these goals.
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