Question
A) Which statement best investigates the relationship between the Enlightenment and laissezfaire capitalism? (1 point)
Both laissez-faire capitalism and the Enlightenment support the idea of universal equality for all
peoples.
The Enlightenment had no impact on the development of laissez-faire capitalism.
Laissez-faire capitalism laid the foundation for Enlightenment ideals of private property and
individual rights.
Both laissez-faire capitalism and the Enlightenment support the ideas of individual property and
rights.
Both laissez-faire capitalism and the Enlightenment support the idea of universal equality for all
peoples.
The Enlightenment had no impact on the development of laissez-faire capitalism.
Laissez-faire capitalism laid the foundation for Enlightenment ideals of private property and
individual rights.
Both laissez-faire capitalism and the Enlightenment support the ideas of individual property and
rights.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The statement that best investigates the relationship between the Enlightenment and laissez-faire capitalism is: **"Both laissez-faire capitalism and the Enlightenment support the ideas of individual property and rights."**
This highlights the connection between the philosophical principles of the Enlightenment, which emphasized individual rights and rational thought, and the economic system of laissez-faire capitalism, which advocates for minimal government intervention in the economy and recognizes private property rights.
This highlights the connection between the philosophical principles of the Enlightenment, which emphasized individual rights and rational thought, and the economic system of laissez-faire capitalism, which advocates for minimal government intervention in the economy and recognizes private property rights.