The Un Derlying Concept Behind 20^th Century Physics Is That

The un derlying concept behind 20^th century physics is that

A) man can know only what his senses tell him.
B) it is possible to predict the possibility of certain events occurring through the study of physics.
C) the world is a machine that will continue to operate regardless of what humans do.
D) it is impossible to apply philosophical logic to physical matter.
E) by studying matter quantitatively, one should be able to determine what matter is and does.