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John lockes arguements were used to help humans keep their natural rights.

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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.


What was John lockes nickname?

John Locke is often referred to as the "Father of Liberalism" due to his influential ideas on individual rights, government, and the social contract. His writings laid the groundwork for modern democratic thought and human rights. Additionally, he is sometimes called the "Father of Empiricism" for his contributions to the philosophy of knowledge and experience.


Explain thomas hobbes and jonh lockes idea on how the government should function?

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.


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.


How are arguments used in political campaigns?

A political argument is an instance of a logical argument applied to politics. Political arguments are used by academics, media pundits, candidates for political office and government officials. Political arguments are also used by citizens in ordinary interactions to comment about and understand political events. More often than not, political arguments tend to be circular, repeating the same facts as premises under perhaps slightly different guises. Much political argument concerns issues of taxation and government spending