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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.
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The natural rights philosopher who had the greatest influence on the Declaration of Independence with his Social Contract Theory was?
John Locke
What doctrine of rights did both the no incorporation justices use to expand use to expand the notion of legal rights?
Natural rights built on the concept of "fundamental fairness" :)
British philosopher who argued that governments only purpose was to protect mans natural rights?
john Locke
Which concept is central both to the Declaration of Independence and to Social Contract Theory?
The concept of natural rights is central to the Declaration of Independence and Social Contract Theory. This concept means that every person is born with certain rights that are not governed by law and can never be taken away.
To what extent was the new American government a product of the enlightenment?
The Age of Enlightenment had a profound impact on the new American government. One example would be the concept of natural rights, which was developed by John Locke.
