Others argue that reason was generally held in high regard during the Middle Ages. Science historian Edward Grant writes, "If revolutionary rational thoughts were expressed [in the 18th century], they were only made possible because of the long medieval tradition that established the use of reason as one of the most important of human activities". Also, contrary to common belief, David Lindberg writes, "the late medieval scholar rarely experienced the coercive power of the church and would have regarded himself as free (particularly in the natural sciences) to follow reason and observation wherever they led". COUNT 3
QSN1 What is Edward Grant a historian of? ANS1 Science QSN2 Who argued that scholars in the Middle Ages were rarely coerced by the Church? ANS2 David Lindberg QSN3 According to Grant, the medieval use of reason was the forerunner the revolutionary rationalism of what century? ANS3 18th