John Locke's contributions to Enlightenment and political philosophy are profound, shaping the concepts of liberalism, natural rights, and social contract theory. His
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Locke's pivotal text that laid the groundwork for modern democratic principles and profoundly impacted the evolution of political philosophy
Jean-Jacques Rousseau, David Hume, and Immanuel Kant
Locke's theories resonated with his Enlightenment contemporaries, including influential philosophers such as Rousseau, Hume, and Kant
Locke's ideas were instrumental in the ideological foundation of the American Revolution, influencing American statesmen such as Thomas Jefferson and James Madison
The revolution in England that resulted in the deposition of King James II and provided the context for Locke's treatises
Attempts to centralize power
The Glorious Revolution was a reaction to King James II's attempts to centralize power
Misuse of military authority
The revolution was also a response to King James II's misuse of military authority
Estrangement from the Anglican Church
Locke's treatises offered a philosophical counterargument to King James II's estrangement from the Anglican Church
Locke argues that individuals possess inherent freedom and natural rights granted by God, and that no person has the inherent right to wield tyrannical power over others
Locke's theory maintains that legitimate political authority is derived from the consent of the governed and that individuals are born with inalienable rights that governments must protect
Locke views the right to property as a natural right derived from one's labor and self-ownership, and individuals have the right to enjoy the fruits of their labor
Locke argues that when a government fails to protect the rights of the people and breaches the social contract, the populace is morally compelled to resist and overthrow such a government
Locke advocates for a system of separated powers with distinct branches to provide checks and balances and prevent the concentration of power
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The work '______ ______ of Government' by Locke is crucial for the development of ______ democratic concepts.
Two Treatises
modern
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Purpose of Locke's 'Two Treatises'
Argue for government protecting rights and freedoms, counter prevailing chaos.
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Locke's stance on monarchy
Opposed divine right of kings, supported accountable government.
