47. The "Scientific Revolution", based on the assumption that supernatural explanations are not required for natural phenomena, and the task of the scientist is to explain only natural causes and effects, was generally accepted by all of the following investigators except: A. Nicholas Copernicus, the astronomer B. Isaac Newton, the physicist C. Albert Einstein, the cosmologist D. Socrates, the philosopher E. Charles Darwin, the biologist

47. The "Scientific Revolution", based on the assumption that supernatural explanations are not required for natural phenomena, and the task of the scientist is to explain only natural causes and effects, was generally accepted by all of the following investigators except: A. Nicholas Copernicus, the astronomer B. Isaac Newton, the physicist C. Albert Einstein, the cosmologist D. Socrates, the philosopher E. Charles Darwin, the biologist

Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)

4th Edition

ISBN:9781305389892

Author:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Chapter1: Introduction To Biological Concepts And Research

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 7TYK: Which of the following represents the application of the scientific method? a. comparing one...

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