Pierre Bayle's skepticism
a. aimed at undermining the Newtonian synthesis.
b. became the guiding principle behind the Encyclopédia.
c. dealt a serious blow to revealed religion and pointed in the direction of natural religion.
d. led to his expulsion from France and execution in Geneva.
e. gained the support of a number of Calvinist clergymen.
c
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