What does Rousseau mean when he says, "Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains"? *

A. All men are born as slaves who are owned by masters

B. People either enslave people or are slaves

C. The norms, laws, and social structures of absolute monarchies resulted in inequalities
for its members

D. The social contract has led to the enslavement of people

With the famous phrase, "man is born free, but he is everywhere in chains," Rousseau asserts that modern states repress the physical freedom that is our birthright, and do nothing to secure the civil freedom for the sake of which we enter into civil society.

Explanation: Hi ;0

the correct statement is letter a.   according to the mandate of heaven, kings were considered godlike beings, so they could do as they .

the mandate of heaven is a chinese political and religious ideology used since ancient times to justify the rule of the king or emperor of china, that has been in place since the zhou until the dynasty system ended. it has been created to justify the zhou as the main power of the region. in order to keep harmony, the ruler has to make what he wants and what people want. he had to make good choices to satisfy the people and then they will be happy and keep you in power.