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Who among the following authored the book 'The Rights of Man'?
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Who among the following authored the book 'The Rights of Man'?

A.

J. S. Mill

B.

Thomas Paine

C.

Thomas Hill Green

D.

John Locke

Correct option is B

Thomas Paine authored the book "The Rights of Man." Published in 1791, the book was a significant work advocating for civil rights and political reform, defending the French Revolution and arguing for the inherent rights of individuals against monarchical and aristocratic rule. It played a crucial role in shaping modern democratic ideals and human rights discourse.
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1. Thomas Paine was a political activist and philosopher, best known for his works "Common Sense" and "The Rights of Man."
2. "The Rights of Man" was written in response to Edmund Burke's criticism of the French Revolution and supported the principles of liberty, equality, and fraternity.
3. Paine’s arguments in favor of representative government and social welfare laid the groundwork for modern democratic and human rights movements.
4. J. S. Mill, known for his works on liberty and utilitarianism, wrote "On Liberty" but not "The Rights of Man."
5. Thomas Hill Green was an English philosopher associated with idealism but did not author "The Rights of Man."
6. John Locke authored "Two Treatises of Government" and contributed significantly to the philosophy of liberalism, but "The Rights of Man" was written by Paine.

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