How did Renaissance thinkers, such as Galileo Galilei, best contribute to the progression of science?

a. With the discovery of the New World, they were able to pinpoint the origin of humanity.
b. They determined that all texts from the Middle Ages were incorrect and rewrote them.
c. They performed research that laid a foundation for an academic discipline devoted to the scientific understanding of the human condition.
d. They argued openly against church doctrine.


Correct Answer: c

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