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Thomas Hobbes (1651) and john Locke (1689) had the idea that the government cannot function as a strong system when power is shared or split between two or more groups.
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What was john lockes contributions to American government?
John Locke's theories that contributed toward life, liberty and property for each individual were primary concepts borrowed and built into the American Constitution/Declaration.
How influential are hobbes an lockes theories in American thought today?
Hobbes' and Locke's theories have little influence in American thought today. Hobbes' Leviathan has been used as a bible by the dictatorships of Africa. Locke had great influence during the time of the American Revolution. His writing influenced the Declaration of Independence. Today, all politics are local. Politics has been reduced to a combination of, "What have you done for me lately?" "I want mine now." And mantras. Too much American thought today consists of politically correct thinking and wants little to do with the writings of dead white men. Maybe some day America will return to such interest.
What were john Locke's arguments used for?
John lockes arguements were used to help humans keep their natural rights.
According to Locke what freedom did people have before the founding of governments?
Lockes inalienable rights were life, liberty, and property.
What was john lockes theory?
john Locke's theory was called the Social Contract. Whereby a person agrees to give up some of their rights for the right and protection of the entire community by the government.
What is the difference between thomas hobbes and john lockes ideas?
It was how he farted a lot
Did thomas hobbes write the pamphlet common sense?
no, Thomas Paine did, based on John Lockes theory of the social contract of which originated from Thomas Hobbes'
How were Hobbes's and Lockes's views different?
Hobbes's and Locke's views were different because,Locke believed that people have three natural rights Life, Liberty, Property. Hobbes on the other hand believed that people should give up their rights to the government so they could live in a safe and orderly way.
What was john lockes form of government?
A Democratic System
How do john lockes ideas help explain why the colonists looked to their legislatures for leadership instead of to the colonies governor?
pumpkins
How does lockes ideas of government effect us today?
well locke believed that people were good and they are!
What did lockes ideas suggest about people?
john Locke's philosophy suggested that people have natural rights that operate independently of government laws or fiats.
What are 2 to 3 of lockes ideas in reference to life and the government?
He had 3 beliefs about rights people. They are life, liberty, and the right to own property.
How does Lockes view of human nature differ from that of Hobbes?
Locke believed that humans are born as a blank slate (tabula rasa) and are fundamentally good, reasonable, and capable of self-governance. He also believed that individuals have natural rights to life, liberty, and property. Hobbes, on the other hand, believed that humans are inherently selfish, aggressive, and in need of a strong central authority to maintain order and prevent chaos.
Explain john's lockes theory of social contract?
John Locke's theory of social contract posits that individuals agree to form a government to protect their natural rights to life, liberty, and property. According to Locke, if a government fails to protect these rights, individuals have the right to revolt and establish a new social contract. This theory underlies the concept of limited government and the idea that governmental authority is derived from the consent of the governed.
Which statement represents a key idea directly associated with John lockes two treatises of government?
All people are born with the right to life, liberty, and property.
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.
