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Locke believed that absolute power could corrupt otherwise good people. Locke spoke often of a "state of nature" or absolute freedom. People in such a state exist outside of any law and are prone to be quarrelsome and violent. When an entire population is in the state of nature most people will attempt to peacefully coexist but some will resort to violence to obtain their needs and wants. An totalitarian leader would also exist in a state of nature, though by himself having no law above him. This is the worst of all situations because such a person has the ability to do whatever he wants with little the fear of revenge.
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Who believed that all men are born free and are basically good?
john Locke
According to John Locke rulers have the authority to enforce law?
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.
What what did John locke want to happen in American government?
He whanted a good government and a good society
Which philosopher is closely associated with the concept of natural rights?
John Locke, the British philosopher considered the father of Liberalism, is the one associated the most with the concept of natural rights. His theory was that all men were good by nature and experience is what makes them turn bad or continue being good. That's why he asserts that everyone has natural rights to achieve freedom and happiness.
What bad things did john Locke do?
about nothing, he was a good man, believed that men were able to govern themselves, and believed in an absolute democracy.
Who believed that all men are born free and are basically good?
john Locke
What is a good slogan for John Locke?
Unlock your freedom with john locke!
According to John Locke rulers have the authority to enforce law?
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.
What was john Locke's view of children?
children are born good
Which philosopher believed all people are born good?
john locke
What Enlightenment philosopher believed in the common good or general will?
John Locke
What what did John locke want to happen in American government?
He whanted a good government and a good society
What two ideas of Locke won the attention of many intellectuals?
John Locke was a prominent philosopher who espoused the ideas of the Social Contract, as well as popular sovereignty. The founding fathers included both of these ideas within the American Constitution.
Did john Locke think people were good or bad?
He thought that people were born "Tabula Rasa" or like a blank slate. The environment in which one lives influences weather one is good or bad.
What is John Locke concept about Tabula rasa?
john locke concept tabula rasa mean a child is born with blank mind - neither good or bad and it is called blank sheet.
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.
Who believe that men were basically good and that they were born free before government existed?
john Locke.
