Which of Descartes's ideas put him in direct conflict with the Church?

the idea that God is imperfect

the belief that ideas are innate

the rejection of the idea that the Earth is the center of the universe

the belief that sensory experience is the key to all knowledge

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Selina Williams

11 August, 16:20

Which of Descartes's ideas put him in direct conflict with the Church?

the idea that God is imperfect

the belief that ideas are innate

the rejection of the idea that the Earth is the center of the universe

the belief that sensory experience is the key to all knowledge

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Rosa Johnston · Answer 1

Rene Descartes is actually a well-known mathematician and philosopher and even dubbed as the "Father of Modern Philosophy". Based on one of his ideas which is the belief that "sensory experience is the key to all knowledge", this has created a direct conflict with the Church. The answer would be the last option.

Which of Descartes's ideas put him in direct conflict with the Church?the idea that God is imperfectthe belief that ideas are innatethe rejection of the idea that the Earth is the center of the universethe belief that sensory experience is the key to all knowledge

Which of Descartes's ideas put him in direct conflict with the Church?

the idea that God is imperfect

the belief that ideas are innate

the rejection of the idea that the Earth is the center of the universe

the belief that sensory experience is the key to all knowledge