Question

The movement known as the Enlightenment focused on the idea that A. people needed to make a return to the natural world. B. faith in God could solve problems. C. some problems could never be solved. D. problems could be solved using human reason.

Answer 1

The correct answer is D. The movement known as the Enlightenment focused on the idea that problems could be solved using human reason. It was the philosophical movement which appeared in Europe and dominated the world of ideas during the 18th century. The ideals of Enlightenment thinkers were liberty, reason, progress, tolerance, and ending of the abuse of the church. Some of the most important personalities of the Enlightenment were Immanuel Kant, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Rene Descartes, Isaac Newton, James Watt, etc. 

Answer 2

Answer:

Societies could be improved through the use of reason.

Explanation:

Enlightenment thinkers challenged the existing knowledge in many fields. As they questioned traditional knowledge in the field of science, they also questioned social and political ideas. They came to believe that people were born with certain natural rights, and that governments should protect those rights. They also believed that societies could be improved through the use of reason.