How does the passage support the point that the philosophes...

How does the passage support the point that the philosophes were “more literary than scientific” (line 14)? \begin{equation}\begin{array}{l}{\text { F. It demonstrates how the philosophes' }} \\ {\text { writings contributed to the political change. }} \\ {\text { G. It compares the number of works that Voltaire }} \\ {\text { authored to Newton's output. }} \\ {\text { H. It traces the influences of English literary }} \\ {\text { J. It describes the kinds of Engaged in. }} \\ {\quad \text { philosophes commonly engaged in. }}\end{array}\end{equation}

How does the passage support the point that the philosophes were “more literary than scientific” (line 14)?
\begin{equation}\begin{array}{l}{\text { F. It demonstrates how the philosophes' }} \\ {\text { writings contributed to the political change. }} \\ {\text { G. It compares the number of works that Voltaire }} \\ {\text { authored to Newton's output. }} \\ {\text { H. It traces the influences of English literary }} \\ {\text { J. It describes the kinds of Engaged in. }} \\ {\quad \text { philosophes commonly engaged in. }}\end{array}\end{equation}

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Key Concepts

Literary versus Scientific Distinction

This concept involves understanding the difference between works that emphasize stylistic, rhetorical, and aesthetic qualities (literary) and those that focus on empirical analysis, systematic data, and methodological rigor (scientific). Recognizing this distinction helps in evaluating texts where the author asserts that a particular group, like the philosophes, may have leaned more toward literary expression than scientific inquiry.

Textual Analysis and Evidence Extraction

This key concept refers to the process of closely reading a passage to identify specific details and language that support a stated claim. In this context, it involves pinpointing descriptions, activities, or comparisons within the text that indicate the philosophes’ focus on literary endeavors rather than scientific ones.

Comparative Evaluation of Intellectual Contributions

This concept engages with the comparison and contrast of different types of contributions made by historical figures or groups. It entails examining how the activities, outputs, or influences described in the text align more with literary creativity than with scientific experimentation, thereby supporting the argument put forward in the passage.

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