Who wrote the book/article ‘Civil Disobedience’?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Henry David Thoreau. Thoreau's essay, titled "Civil Disobedience", was published in 1849 and became one of the most influential texts advocating for nonviolent resistance to unjust government actions. Thoreau argued that individuals should not allow governments to override their consciences and should act according to their moral beliefs, even if it means disobeying laws. The essay was particularly influential in promoting peaceful civil disobedience as a form of protest, inspiring future leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr.

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• (a) Bell Hooks – Bell Hooks was a prominent feminist theorist and cultural critic, but she did not write "Civil Disobedience." She is known for works like Ain't I a Woman? and The Will to Change.

• (b) James Tully – James Tully is a political theorist known for his work on democracy and political philosophy, but he is not associated with "Civil Disobedience."

• (c) Herbert Marcuse – Herbert Marcuse was a philosopher and sociologist who focused on critical theory and Marxist thought, but he did not write "Civil Disobedience."