The idea that individuals are absolute owners of their talents and capacities was revived by : 

Correct option is A

Robert Nozick (1938–2002) was an American philosopher and a prominent figure in libertarian political thought. In his influential work "Anarchy, State, and Utopia" (1974), Nozick revived and defended the concept of self-ownership, which holds that individuals have absolute control over their own bodies, talents, and capacities.

Key Aspects of Nozick's Argument:

1. Self-Ownership: Nozick argued that individuals own themselves and their abilities, and no one else has a claim over them. This principle forms the basis of his libertarian philosophy.

2. Entitlement Theory: Nozick proposed that individuals are entitled to the fruits of their labor and talents, provided they acquired them justly (through voluntary exchange or gift).

3. Critique of Redistribution: Nozick strongly opposed redistributive policies, such as taxation for social welfare, arguing that they violate individuals' rights to self-ownership and the just acquisition of property.

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• (B) John Rawls: Rawls, in his work "A Theory of Justice" (1971), emphasized fairness and equality of opportunity. He argued for redistributive policies to ensure social justice, which contrasts with Nozick's emphasis on self-ownership and minimal state intervention.

• (C) Adam Smith: Smith, a classical economist, focused on the role of self-interest and free markets in promoting economic prosperity. While he supported individual freedom, he did not explicitly articulate the concept of self-ownership as Nozick did.

• (D) Lenin: Lenin was a Marxist revolutionary who advocated for the abolition of private property and the establishment of a classless society. His ideas are fundamentally opposed to the concept of self-ownership and individual rights over talents and capacities.