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Which of the following combinations of the idea and thinker is/are CORRECT?

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Match political philosophers to their famous quotes and concepts for accuracy.
Updated On: Jan 24, 2025
  • Life in the state of nature as nasty, brutish and short: Thomas Hobbes
  • Economics is the base structure of all reality: John Locke
  • Man is born free but everywhere he is in chains: J.J. Rousseau
  • Life in the state of nature is a state of total freedom and equality bounded by the laws of nature: Karl Marx
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The Correct Option is A, C

Solution and Explanation

Correct associations:
1. Thomas Hobbes: Described the state of nature as "nasty, brutish, and short" (A).
2. J.J. Rousseau: Argued "Man is born free, but everywhere he is in chains" (C).
Incorrect associations:
- B: Economics as the base structure is a Marxist idea, not Locke's.
- D: Marx did not describe the state of nature as total freedom and equality.
Thus, the correct answers are (A, C).
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