How did the scientific revolution contribute to the enlightenment in europe during the 17th and 18th centuries?
a. wealthy monarchs who funded private learning academies and supported scientists in their studies became more powerful and popular.
b. discoveries that led scientists to challenge church traditions inspired philosophers to question the traditional authority of monarchs as well.
c. advancements in technology led to a higher standard of living, which allowed people more leisure time to discuss philosophy and politics.
d. the catholic church focused on disputing new scientific theories, which allowed monarchs more freedom to act as they .