Question

which statement about the relationship between enlightenment philosophers and the philosophy of robert filmer is true? a. filmer suggested that governments represent the will of the majority, whereas enlightenment thinkers advocated for minority rights. b. filmer argued for a strong monarchy, whereas enlightenment philosophers claimed that government was not necessary because natural law would allow society to advance. c. enlightenment philosophers advocated government systems that protected the natural rights of man, whereas filmer argued that people would be lost without the paternal monarch. d. enlightenment philosophers advocated monarchical governments in which a central king would ensure the rights of the people, whereas filmer argued for representative democracy. please select the best answer from the choices provided

Explanation:

Robert Filmer was a pro - monarchist who believed people needed a strong, paternal monarch. Enlightenment philosophers emphasized natural rights of man and advocated for government systems that protected these rights. Option A misrepresents Filmer's view as he did not support government representing the will of the majority. Option B is wrong as Enlightenment philosophers did not claim government was unnecessary. Option D has the stances reversed; Enlightenment philosophers were not strong advocates of monarchical governments and Filmer was not for representative democracy.

Answer:

C. Enlightenment philosophers advocated government systems that protected the natural rights of man, whereas Filmer argued that people would be lost without the paternal monarch.