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Which answer best describes the conservative reaction to Enlightenment thinking? It was

A) based purely on science.
B) purported by some to be bad because it led to revolution.
C) based on the belief that society is a product of the individual.
D) based on the belief that society is not an entity in itself.

Enlightenment Thinking

A philosophical movement of the 17th and 18th centuries emphasizing reason, individualism, and skepticism of traditional doctrines, leading to advances in science, politics, and human rights.

Conservative Reaction

A response, typically by right-leaning groups, towards preserving traditional values and resisting changes to social or political structures.

Revolution

A fundamental and rapid change in political power or organizational structures that occurs when the population revolts against current authorities, often leading to significant social transformation.

  • Analyze conservative reactions to Enlightenment thinking and its implications for sociological theory.
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