An important philosophical idea during the Enlightenment was that

A) the wealthy should give all of their money to the working poor.

B) monarchs should be granted a "divine right" to rule over their people.

C) the Catholic Church should exercise absolute rule over Europe.

D) ordinary people should be able to pursue greater opportunities.

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9 February, 17:42

An important philosophical idea during the Enlightenment was that

A) the wealthy should give all of their money to the working poor.

B) monarchs should be granted a "divine right" to rule over their people.

C) the Catholic Church should exercise absolute rule over Europe.

D) ordinary people should be able to pursue greater opportunities.

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Muffin · Answer 1

An important philosophical idea during the Enlightenment was that " D) ordinary people should be able to pursue greater opportunities," since this was a time when people wanted more social mobility, and a limiting of the absolute power of the ruling class.