By the term "noble savage," Jean-Jacques Rousseau meant that __________.

A. humans are naturally good and are only corrupted by society
B. the ruthlessness of noblemen is justifiable
C. the Christian faith has a civilizing influence on indigenous peoples
D. enslaved peoples possess a nobility suitable to their station

Answer: A

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