Scholars recognized that the Cartesian mechanized world view (watch) offered new support for God (watchmaker), it also resulted in _________.

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The mechanized world view made God appear more distant from human life, as it reduced the need for divine intervention to explain natural phenomena. This caused some scholars to question the role of God in the universe and led to a decline in religious belief in some areas. Option B is incorrect as the Cartesian world view is associated with Western philosophy, not Islamic philosophy. Option C is also incorrect as the mechanized world view did not necessarily lead to a belief that God created the world to serve only human needs, but rather that the universe was governed by natural laws.

Scholars Recognized That the Cartesian Mechanized World View (Watch) Offered