Jean Bodin, Thomas Hobbes.
Thomas Hobbes argued for a monarchy in his work "Leviathan", advocating for a strong central authority to maintain order and prevent the state of nature which he believed was characterized by chaos and violence.
One notable philosopher who did not believe in democracy was Plato. In his work "The Republic," he argued that democracy was a flawed form of government, believing instead in a philosopher-king ruling society.
The first philosopher to propose an ontological argument is generally attributed to St. Anselm, an 11th-century Christian theologian and philosopher. He argued that the very concept of God as the greatest possible being necessitates His existence.
John Stuart Mill, a nineteenth-century philosopher, argued in his work "On Liberty" that individuals should be free to act as they choose as long as their actions do not harm others. He advocated for the principle of individual liberty and the importance of personal autonomy in a democratic society.
Plato, a classical Greek philosopher, believed in the concept of a philosopher king. In his work "The Republic," Plato argued that a ruler with a strong philosophical background and education would make the best leader for a society, as they would possess wisdom and knowledge necessary to govern justly.
Aristotle is the philosopher known for believing that happiness results from using reason. He argued that living a life guided by reason and virtue leads to human flourishing and true happiness.
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Zeno, a Greek Philosopher
Locke argued that these things, among others, were the "Natural Rights"
John Locke argued that government holds its authority only with the consent of the people. He believed that individuals have natural rights that should be protected, and that government exists to secure these rights through the consent of the governed.
Hobbes presented three types of government monarchy, aristocracy, and democracy. He argued that monarchy was the best.
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John Locke argued that natural law guaranteed every person certain inalienable rights, such as life, liberty, and property. He believed that these rights were inherent to individuals and existed independently of government authority.
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John Locke believed that everyone had the natural right to life, liberty, and property. He argued that people had the right to rebel if these rights were violated by the government.
Locke argued that these things, among others, were the "Natural Rights"
John Locke and Thomas Jefferson put that in the Declaration of Indpendence.