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How does the Encyclopédie best epitomize the mission of the Enlightenment?

ABy emphasizing the idea that gathering knowledge together can lead to human improvement

BBy questioning the nature of scientific method

CBy rejecting the divine right of kings

DBy dismissing all knowledge from outside Europe

Correct answer

A. By emphasizing the idea that gathering knowledge together can lead to human improvement

Explanation

The correct answer is By emphasizing the idea that gathering knowledge together can lead to human improvement.

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