Which statement best describes the philosophy of sir robert filmer?

a.
kings derive their power from the consent of their subjects.
b.
kings have a divine right to absolute authority over their subjects.
c.
government’s principle duty is to protect the individual rights of citizens.
d.
government’s principle duty is to enforce the rule of law.

The correct answer is B) Kings have a divine right to absolute authority over their subjects.

The statement that BEST describes the philosophy of Sir Robert Filmer is "Kings have a divine right to absolute authority over their subjects."

Robert Filmer (1588-1653) was an English absolutist that truly believed that the King must exert its authority over the people. He always expressed his support to English King Carles I, even during war times. He compared the King's authority with the authority of a father in the family. All the family members should obey the father.

beowulf is considered an epic poem because it describes the actions of a great warrior.

beowulf is taken into account an epos. in this poem, the main character may be a hero who travels nice distances to prove his strength at not possible odds against supernatural demons and beasts. in the poem, beowulf was a young warrior and he leaves his country to hrothgar, as hrothgar was in a great trouble.