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john Locke was a famous philosopher who believed that humans, when born, had a clear mental state. He said that humans changed because of their surroundings. He believed that government was only there to protect human's right to life, liberty, and property. He believed that government was an agreement between the ruler and the ruled, and if the ruler failed on his part of the bargin, the people had the right and responsibility to get rid of the ruler. His beliefs are commonly contrasted to those of Thomas Hobbes, who believed practically the opposite. He believed that humans were vile creatures, who needed a government, because without one, people would be living in a constant state of warfare. He believed that government was a contract between the people and the ruler for protection, and that if the people didn't like the ruler they were stuck with him, none the less. Hope this helps!
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Lockes arguments were used in the eighteenth century to?
In the 18th century, Locke's arguments were used to support the demands for constitutional government. John Locke was an English philosopher.
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One contribution that John Locke made to Enlightenment philosophy was the idea that?
governments should be based on the consent of the people.
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A Democratic System
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John Locke's father died in 1661
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john Locke got Bachelor's and a Master's Degree from Oxford.
John lockes philosophy was?
human beings derive their rights from nature
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He argued so that people have natural rights.
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It was how he farted a lot
What influence did john lockes idea on natural rights have on others?
Can anyone answer this one
What were john Locke's arguments used for?
John lockes arguements were used to help humans keep their natural rights.
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John R. Barber has written: 'Modern European History'
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it helped him write the declaration of independance
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came up with the idea of natural rights
