Which human capability did Enlightenment thinkers consider to be of the greatest importance?

A) religious enthusiasm
B) respect for authority
C) human reason
D) sacrifice for the greater good
E) bravery in battle

Enlightenment thinkers believed that human reason was the most important human capability. They believed that using reason and rationality to understand the world would lead to progress, scientific discovery, and individual freedom. They challenged traditional authority and religious dogma, advocating for the use of reason to guide personal and societal decisions.