Pierre Bayle's skepticism
A)aimed at undermining the Newtonian synthesis.
B)became the guiding principle behind the Encyclopédie.
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)None of these

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Pierre Bayle's skepticism challenged the notion of the absolute truth of revealed religion and led to the exploration of alternative forms of religion such as natural religion. This skepticism was influential in the Enlightenment movement and contributed to the direction of secular thought. It did not aim to undermine the Newtonian synthesis, nor did it lead to Bayle's execution. While Bayle's work may have influenced the Encyclopédie, it was not the guiding principle behind it.

Pierre Bayle's Skepticism