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In Locke's opinion, rulers only had the authority to enforce law if it was for the public good. john Locke was an English philosopher.
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Who believed that moral men make good rulers and that virtue is one of the most important properties that an official can have?
Both Hobbes and Locke had views on this topic.
How did the ideas of Hobbes and Locke differ?
It differed: Hobbes-absolute monarchy Locke-social contract
How does the declaration of independence reflect the founders reliance upon john Locke's theory of natural rights?
The purpose of government, Locke wrote, is to secure and protect the God-given inalienable natural rights of the people. For their part, the people must obey the laws of their rulers. ... Jefferson adopted John Locke's theory of natural rights to provide a reason for revolution.
Who believed that all men are born free and are basically good?
john Locke
According to john Locke who does inalienable rights in a social contract belong to?
John Locke believes that inalienable rights in a social contract belong to the people. People need government but the government needs to do what is best for the people.
The philosophic belief that rulers have the authority to enforce law only for the public good comes from which philosopher in early Americas?
John Locke
What philosopher said that Individuals voluntarily formed societies and established governments rulers derived their authority from the consent of those whom they governed?
John Lock. See http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/locke/
What was John Locke's idea on the Divine Right of Kings?
John Locke rejected the concept of the Divine Right of Kings, arguing that political power should be based on the consent of the governed. He believed that individuals had natural rights that predated government, and that rulers derived their authority from the people they governed.
According to John Locke who had the power over whom in government?
According to John Locke, in government, the power resides with the people, who have the authority to elect their representatives. The role of government is to protect the rights and liberties of individuals, and if it fails to do so, the people have the power to overthrow it.
What philosopher and author believed government was a contract between rulers and the ruled?
John locke
What problems occur in a state of nature according to john Locke?
That nature is a state of anarchy and the anarchy is essentially a state of chaos with no rules or reason. So without boundaries or a set of guidelines people are liable to make decisions without considering the consequences because there are none.
How would John Locke rid evil?
Enforce the rule of government and a system of law and order, artificial to a 'state of nature'.
What was the purpose of government according to Locke?
According to john Locke, the purpose of government is to protect human rights and preserve public order
What two powers did John Locke say man has?
John Locke argued that individuals have the power of reason and the power to enforce the laws of nature. These powers enable individuals to govern themselves and protect their natural rights.
What was the purpose of Government according to John Locke?
According to john Locke, the purpose of government is to protect human rights and preserve public order
What is state of nature for Locke?
Everybody is free and equal. All people have the authority to execute the law as they see it. Everyone has the right to life, liberty, and property. A state of war only exists if these things are threatened.
Did John Locke believe in God?
John Locke didn't believe in any religion. He was a philosopher and a writer who believed that a good government is based on a social contract between the people and the rulers.
