Which evaluation of A Vindication of the Rights of Woman makes an accurate conclusion about Wollstonecraft’s beliefs and correct
ly supports it with text evidence? Wollstonecraft writes, “Such deeply rooted prejudices have clouded reason.” This supports the idea that she believes people must overcome existing prejudices to reason correctly.
Wollstonecraft writes, “Men, in general, seem to employ their reason to justify prejudices.” This supports the idea that she believes all men are prejudiced and are therefore unable to reason truthfully.
Wollstonecraft writes, “The society is formed in the wisest manner.” This supports the idea that she believes that humans are so smart that their ability to reason is unquestionable.
Wollstonecraft writes, “For why should the gracious fountain of life give us passions.” This supports the idea that she believes that people’s passions should be ignored in favor of their reason.
In my opinion, the correct answer is A. <span>Wollstonecraft writes, “Such deeply rooted prejudices have clouded reason.” This supports the idea that she believes people must overcome existing prejudices to reason correctly. Wollstonecraft never accuses men of being collectively malicious toward women. She always accentuates reason as the main criterium for her theses - precisely because men have historically claimed reason as their main feature, while reducing women to emotional beings.</span>
