As a result of Enlightenment thinking, Benjamin Franklin ________
A) turned to organized religion for meaning in his life
B) devoted his life to his own personal religious views
C) rejected the practical pursuits of life in favor of contemplation, meditation, and intellectual inquiry
D) pursued his curiosity until it yielded useful scientific ideas and ingenious material inventions
E) sought to find true enlightenment by giving up most of his material possessions
Answer: D
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