Correct option is B
The correct matches are as follows:
·
(A) The will is free when its ends are 'its own', so that it is self-determining – (I) G.W.F. Hegel: Hegel proposed that true freedom is achieved when the will's ends are self-determined, aligning with his philosophy of self-realization.
·
(B) It is the consent, and not the need, which makes the government legitimate – (IV) John Locke: Locke argued that government legitimacy stems from the consent of the governed, not merely from fulfilling needs.
·
(C) 'Virtue' is indispensable to the citizen and state – (III) Machiavelli: Machiavelli, particularly in "Discourses on Livy," emphasized that the virtue of citizens is vital for a stable and effective state.
·
(D) Man naturally good in the moral sense – (II) J.J. Rousseau: Rousseau’s philosophy centers on the idea that humans are inherently good, with society corrupting this natural morality.
Information Booster:
1.
Hegel on Freedom: Hegel’s idea of freedom involves the will achieving self-determination by aligning with rational principles.
2.
Locke’s Consent Theory: Locke’s social contract theory asserts that legitimate government must be based on the consent of the people.
3.
Machiavelli and Virtue: In Machiavelli's view, the stability and power of a republic depend on the virtue and civic engagement of its citizens.
4.
Rousseau’s Natural Goodness of Man: Rousseau believed that people are born morally good, and society's influence leads to moral degradation.
5.
Social Contract Theory: Both Locke and Rousseau contributed to social contract theory, but with differing views on human nature.
6.
Hegel's Dialectics: Hegel's dialectical method was influential in understanding the progression of ideas through thesis, antithesis, and synthesis.