Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

At the age of thirteen, Einstein abandoned his religious fervor after studying the ideas of which 18th century philosopher suggested God might not exist?

  1. Ralph Emerson

  2. Friedrich Nietzsche

  3. Immanuel Kant

  4. Socrates

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Immanuel Kant (1724-1804) was the 18th century philosopher whose critical philosophy influenced Einstein. Nietzsche was 19th century, Socrates was ancient Greek, and Ralph Waldo Emerson was 19th century - all incorrect centuries for the question's timeframe.