In France,the Enlightenment was dominated by a group of thinkers referred to collectively as the philosophes.For the most part,these men were optimistic about the future,believing that human society could be improved through:
A)aristocracy
B)religion
C)scientific discoveries
D)political leadership

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The philosophes believed that human society could be improved through scientific discoveries, such as progress in medicine, agriculture, and technology. They believed in reason and empirical evidence, and opposed superstition and traditional authority. They were not focused on aristocracy or religion as solutions, and did not necessarily advocate for specific political leaders.

In France,the Enlightenment Was Dominated by a Group of Thinkers