Which scientist-philosopher provided a link between the scientists of the 17th century and the philosophes of the 18th century?
A)Voltaire
B)Diderot
C)Montesquieu
D)Beccaria
E)Fontenelle

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Fontenelle, with his book "Conversations on the Plurality of Worlds," provided a bridge between the scientific revolution of the 17th century and the Enlightenment of the 18th century. He popularized science and made it accessible to the general public, paving the way for the later Enlightenment philosophes to use science to support their ideas about reason, progress, and human rights.

Which Scientist-Philosopher Provided a Link Between the Scientists of the 17th