Correct option is C
he chronological order of these classical works by western political philosophers is as follows:
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(B) The Social Contract (1762) by Jean-Jacques Rousseau: A foundational work in political philosophy discussing the legitimate basis of political authority.
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(A) A Vindication of the Rights of Woman with Strictures on Moral and Political Subjects (1792) by Mary Wollstonecraft: One of the earliest works advocating for women's rights and equality.
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(C) Elements of the Philosophy of Right (1820) by Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel: This work addresses freedom, ethics, and the structure of the modern state.
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(E) The Economic and Philosophical Manuscripts (1844) by Karl Marx: A set of writings examining human labor, capitalism, and the concept of alienation.
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(D) On Liberty (1859) by John Stuart Mill: A classic defense of individual liberty and a critique of social and political authority over the individual.
These works collectively trace the evolution of Western political thought, from the foundations of social contract theory to the analysis of liberty and economic critique.
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Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s The Social Contract : Discusses ideas of direct democracy and collective sovereignty.
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Mary Wollstonecraft’s A Vindication of the Rights of Woman : Advocates for women’s education and equality, challenging gender norms.
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Hegel’s Elements of the Philosophy of Right : Explores ethical life, civil society, and the rational state.
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Karl Marx’s Economic and Philosophical Manuscripts : Introduces concepts of alienation under capitalism, marking the beginning of Marxist economic critique.
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John Stuart Mill’s On Liberty : An influential essay that examines individual freedom against the limits of state and societal control.
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