... that the physical world could be understood through the use of empiricism "analytical thought "was also introduced. René Descartes even began to doubt his own existence until coming to the conclusion: "I think, therefore, I am."" In this age we see the rise of deism. No longer is a priest's cryptic and dogmatic ... and the solar system not at the centre of the Universe, but that the Universe itself is a machine: it can be governed only be natural and physical laws. This presented a great change in society and proved to be a most fatal blow to the Catholic Church. For, if the Universe is...

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