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Thomas Jefferson added what right to John Locke's natural rights?
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∙ 16y ago
John Locke did not posit that people had a right to the pursuit of happiness.
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∙ 16y ago
Thomas Jefferson added the right to the pursuit of happiness to john Locke's natural rights. In the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson stated that the pursuit of happiness is an unalienable right, alongside life and liberty. This added right emphasizes the importance of individual happiness and personal fulfillment in a society, reflecting Jefferson's belief in the pursuit of personal well-being.
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Who claimed people had natural rights?
Thomas Jefferson
How did john lockes philosophy change one nation?
United States: Locke formed the basis of the Declaration of Independence. Thomas Jefferson (writer of Declaration) based it on Locke's philosophy of natural rights, or as he called them, "inalienable rights," of life, liberty, and property.
What idea did thomas Jefferson support in the declaration of independence?
The idea of natural rights "Nick Mays"
What was lockes theory of the natural rights of a man?
everyones ugly
What are john lockes natural rights?
John Locke's natural rights, as proposed in his philosophy, include the right to life, liberty, and property. These rights are seen as inherent to all individuals and are not granted by any government or authority. Locke believed that governments exist to protect these natural rights, and individuals have the right to resist or overthrow a government that fails to do so.
What did Thomas Jefferson support in the declaration of independence?
The idea of natural rights "Nick Mays"
Who did Thomas Jefferson borrow the idea of all people have natural rights from?
John Locke
What was john lockes philosophies?
He argued so that people have natural rights.
Who did Thomas Jefferson base his unalienable rights to?
John Locke influenced Thomas Jefferson about inalienable rights.
What idea did Thomas Jefferson support in the declaration Independence's?
The idea of natural rights "Nick Mays"
What idea thomas Jefferson support in the declaration of independence?
The idea of natural rights "Nick Mays"
What did Thomas Jefferson consider to be natural or unalienable rights?
Life, liberty and pursuit of happiness
