Question

Describe what hindered Galileo and Descartes in their work?(1 point)
Responses

the opinions of others
the opinions of others

new mathematical theories
new mathematical theories

a lack of resources
a lack of resources

the Catholic Church

Answer 1

Both Galileo and Descartes faced significant hindrances in their work primarily due to the opinions of others, particularly from the established scientific community and the Catholic Church. Galileo's support for heliocentrism, which contradicted the prevailing geocentric view endorsed by the Church, led to his trials and eventual house arrest. Descartes, while less directly opposed by the Church, also faced skepticism from contemporaries regarding his philosophical ideas and mathematical methods. Thus, the most relevant response is **the opinions of others**.