Summary
An overview of the life and political philosophy of the English thinker John Locke.
John Locke (1632-1704)
Highlights
Philosophical Foundations
English Philosopher
Positive view of human nature
Criticized Absolute Monarchy
Wrote Two Treatises on Government
Social Contract and Natural Rights
Ideas on Social Contract:
Natural Rights: Life, Liberty, Property
Purpose of government is to protect these rights
If they don’t, people have right to overthrow government
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John Locke 1632-1704
English Philosopher
Positive view of human nature
Criticized Absolute Monarchy
Ideas on Social Contract:
Natural Rights
Life
Liberty
Property
Purpose of government is to protect these rights
If they don’t, people have right to overthrow government
Wrote Two Treatises on Government