What characteristic do all the important scientists of the Scientific Revolution share?

a. The belief that the ancient philosophers were correct in their original observation of the laws of nature
b. The importance of challenging authority at all time in the pursuit of truth
c. Truth is only achievable through a process of inquiry and observation
d. The belief that traditional methods of inquiry and discovery were correct , but needed greater accuracy

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The characteristic that all the important scientists of the Scientific Revolution share is:

c. Truth is only achievable through a process of inquiry and observation

During the Scientific Revolution, scientists emphasized empirical evidence and systematic experimentation as a means to understand the natural world, which was a significant departure from relying solely on ancient texts and philosophical reasoning.