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John Locke, a prominent Enlightenment philosopher, wrote a paper about the rights of humans. "Man was born free, but everywhere he is in chains. This man believes that he is the master of others, and still he is more of a slave than they are. How did that transformation take place? I don't know. How may the restraints on man become legitimate? I do believe I can answer that question…." Why would Locke introduce his paper with questions? Chose the answer you believe the most.

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Locke introduced his paper with questions because he wanted to move the reader to make deep reflections about human nature and its behavior.

We particularly are referring to the document he wrote called "An Essay Concerning Human Understanding," published in 1689. In this essay, John Lock studies human knowledge from its beginning in the early years, and the way humans learn and use their minds.

John Lock was one of the most prominent and bright minds of the European Enlightenment. His ideas influenced revolutionary leaders in the American colonies and in France.