How was the use of the scientific method in the Milesian school important to the development of ancient Greek philosophy? A The use of the scientific method in the Milesian school, while not completely refined, promoted observation and logical reasoning for philosophical questions that were previously answered by superstition. B The use of the scientific method in the Milesian school made the philosophers of said school seem more reliable and trustworthy, thus raising the popularity and credibility of their philosophy. C The use of the scientific method in the Milesian school led to a scientific and mathematical revolution in ancient Greece; philosophy was ignored in this period, allowing non-traditional philosophers time to develop their craft. D The use of the scientific method in the Milesian school promoted taking apart a theory step by step, a method that frustrated Socratic thinkers and caused them to be more outspoken about their philosophies.

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How was the use of the scientific method in the Milesian school important to the development of ancient Greek philosophy? A The use of the scientific method in the Milesian school, while not completely refined, promoted observation and logical reasoning for philosophical questions that were previously answered by superstition. B The use of the scientific method in the Milesian school made the philosophers of said school seem more reliable and trustworthy, thus raising the popularity and credibility of their philosophy. C The use of the scientific method in the Milesian school led to a scientific and mathematical revolution in ancient Greece; philosophy was ignored in this period, allowing non-traditional philosophers time to develop their craft. D The use of the scientific method in the Milesian school promoted taking apart a theory step by step, a method that frustrated Socratic thinkers and caused them to be more outspoken about their philosophies.

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Edwin Peck · Answer 1

A The use of the scientific method in the Milesian school, while not completely refined, promoted observation and logical reasoning for philosophical questions that were previously answered by superstition.

Explanation:

The Milesian school was one of the most important schools of thought in the Presocratic period.

The most famous philosopher of this school, and its founder, was Thales.

Members of this school of thought were mostly concerned with the nature, its four basic constituents (elements), their origin and transformations etc.

By carefully examining and observing nature, they started to practice a rough form of scientific method. Using it, they started to explain and understand nature and its phenomena rather then ascribing it to gods (Greek mythology gods).