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He based his "unalienable rights" on the work of English Philosopher John Locke.
unalienable rights
Thomas Jefferson included the phrase 'inalienable rights' or 'unalienable rights' in the Declaration of Independence. Jefferson brought these concepts in from the writings of John Locke. Locke was in turn heavily influenced by the speeches and writings of Edward Pococke (1604 - 1691), an English professor of Arabic and Islamic Studies.
unalienable rights
That we are created by God and every man has basic human rights that should be guaranteed to them
John Locke influenced Thomas Jefferson about inalienable rights.
He based his "unalienable rights" on the work of English Philosopher John Locke.
jefferson believe just governments owe to their people is the Bill of Rights.
John Locke influenced Thomas Jefferson about inalienable rights.
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According to Thomas Jefferson, the rights that the government cannot take away are called "unalienable rights." These rights include life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Jefferson believed that these rights are inherent to all individuals and should be protected by the government.
unalienable rights
Thomas Jefferson wrote about unalienable rights in the Declaration of Independence. The idea was adapted from the philosophy of John Locke.
The 3 "unalienable rights" mentioned by Thomas Jefferson in the American Declaration of Independence are: Life Liberty Pursuit of Happiness Note that Jefferson did not say that these are the ONLY unalienable rights; he said that these 3 are AMONG our rights. Unalienable, or inalienable rights are those that we human beings have just by our nature. They are not granted by govenment or any other institution, and they can not be taken away; they can only be violated.
life liberty and the pursuit of happiness
life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness
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