Question

the following enlightenment concepts were presented by which political philosopher?
i. all people are born free.
ii. a government must have the consent of the governed to function properly.
iii. people retain their freedoms when government is by the consent of the governed.
a. galileo
b. john locke
c. isaac newton
d. jean - jacques rousseau
please select the best answer from the choices provided
a
b
c
d

Explanation:

• Option A: Galileo was an astronomer and physicist, not known for these political concepts.
• Option B: John Locke is a political philosopher who proposed ideas about natural rights (people born free) and the social contract (government needs consent of the governed, and people retain freedoms under such government).
• Option C: Isaac Newton was a scientist (physics, mathematics), not associated with these political ideas.
• Option D: While Rousseau also had social contract ideas, the specific concepts here (especially "all people are born free" and the consent of the governed in the way described) are more closely linked to Locke.

Answer:

B. John Locke