During the 18th Century who among the following philosophers said these famous words? “Man is born free but everywhere in chains” :

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Jean Jacques Rousseau
Voltaire
Baron de Montesquieu
Denis Diderot

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The famous words “Man is born free but everywhere in chains” were said by Jean Jacques Rousseau.

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T his quote is from his influential work, The Social Contract, published in 1762. Rousseau argued that in the state of nature, humans are free, but as they enter into society, they become constrained by various social and political institutions.

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State of Nature: Rousseau's philosophy explores the concept of a "state of nature," a hypothetical condition of humanity before the establishment of organized society.

The Social Contract: To protect themselves and secure their well-being, individuals enter into a "social contract," agreeing to give up some of their individual freedom in exchange for the protection and benefits of living in a society.

Chains of Society: The "chains" that Rousseau refers to are the constraints imposed by social and political institutions.

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Voltaire was indeed a contemporary of Rousseau and a major figure in the Enlightenment.

Baron de Montesquieu was a significant figure of that era, but he is not the author of the quote, "Man is born free, but everywhere he is in chains."

Denis Diderot was a major figure of the Enlightenment, best known for his role as the editor of the Encyclopédie.

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