"Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains. One thinks himself the master of others, and still remains a greater slave than they. How did this change come about? I do not know. What can make it legitimate? That question I think I can answer."—Jean-Jacques Rousseau, The Social Contract, 1762 Which Enlightenment principle is Rousseau emphasizing in the excerpt?A The importance of religious tolerance and freedom of worshipB The economic benefits of free trade and laissez-faire capitalismC The idea of the social contract and the collective will of the peopleD The scientific method and the importance of empirical evidence

Man was actually born free, but is always held in chains by his fellow man. Said by who?Question 4Answera.Rousseaub.Ambrosec.John Locked.thomas Hobbes

How did Thomas Hobbes's interpretation of the social contract differ from Jean-Jacques Rousseau's?A.Hobbes's interpretation focused on social stability rather than individual freedom.B.Rousseau's interpretation promoted absolute monarchy rather than republicanism.C.Hobbes's interpretation was based on the idea that humans were naturally good.D.Rousseau's interpretation largely rejected the principle of popular sovereignty.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

A group of people lives in a chaotic country that has been devastated by war. There is no government or law enforcement, so people are able to kill and steal freely. To bring order to their lives, the people agree to give up their personal freedom and obey the orders of a single leader.This concept is an illustration of which Enlightenment philosopher's ideas?A.Voltaire's theory of the separation of church and stateB.Hobbes's theory of the social contractC.Montesquieu's theory of the separation of powersD.Rousseau's theory of natural rightsSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which Enlightenment philosopher introduced the idea that people enter a social contract with the purpose of maintaining order in society? A. Thomas Hobbes B. John Locke C. William Blackstone D. Charles-Louis Montesquieu

Jean-Jacques Rousseau is most closely associated with which belief?A.The people can only be governed if they consent to being governed.B.Social contracts are invalid and should be broken.C.People are naturally good, and their expressed will is what is best for society.D.Governments should be divided into three coequal branches.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS