What was the general thinking of the philosophes in regard to gender?
A) Nature had created equality in regard to gender.
B) Female genius adds to her family and household.
C) Most retained a traditional view in the inferiority of women.
D) Women should strive to improve her mind and appearance.
E) Female emancipation was a natural law.

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Most philosophes, despite their progressive ideas on other fronts, still held traditional views regarding the inferiority of women, reflecting the prevailing societal norms of their time.

What Was the General Thinking of the Philosophes in Regard