Which political theorist's writings helped sound the death knell for the doctrine of divine right?
A)Edmund Burke
B)John Locke
C)Aristotle
D)James Madison
E)Karl Marx

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John Locke's writings, particularly his "Two Treatises on Government," argued that power should derive from the consent of the governed, challenging the idea of divine right. This helped undermine the legitimacy of monarchies and paved the way for democratic forms of government.

Which Political Theorist's Writings Helped Sound the Death Knell for the Doctrine