What was the political theory of John Locke?

Answer 1

john Locke was a philosopher that believed in Life, Liberty and above all else PROPERTY. He also believed that a small government was best. He believed that government should in effect, be instituted to make sure that the people were able to secure their rights to property.

When Thomas Jefferson wrote the DoA, he wrote, 'Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness'. He did this because he was about 3 words away from plagiarizing Locke. John Locke was also a believer in the Natural Rights of Man. He believed that Rights were something that could not be given or taken away, but they were bestowed upon us by God simply because we are human. Rights are not given to us by governments, or men. We are all entitled to inalieanable rights which NO ONE can take away. We all have the right to live. We all have the right to be free. We all have the right to property.

Answer 2

John Locke was a political philosopher ahead of his time. Some of his beliefs were:

* People had natural rights to such things as life, liberty and property;

*The people had the right to create government and specify that government's authority, which included protecting the rights mentioned above; and

* The people had the right to replace a government that failed to properly serve the people, and use a revolution to do so if necessary.

Answer 3

John Locke believed that the proper role of government was to protect a citizen's right to life, liberty, and property. This language may seem familiar because Thomas Jefferson drew heavily from John Locke while writing the Declaration of Independence.

Answer 4

John Locke's political theory emphasized the natural rights of individuals, such as life, liberty, and property. He argued that government should exist to protect these rights and that if a government fails in this duty, individuals have the right to rebel against it. Locke's ideas greatly influenced the development of democracy and the concept of limited government.

Answer 5

John Locke was an English philosopher and known as the Father of Liberalism. His main claim was that men are by nature free and equal.

Answer 6

HE BELIEVED THAT HUMANS SHOULD BE TOLERATED & NOT IGNORED

Answer 7

The ruler is in a contract with the people. If the ruler breaks this contract and doesn't act to their benefit they have the right to rebel.