John Locke
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Who was John Locke?
John Locke was an English philosopher who stressed that the role of the government was to protect the people and their natural rights of life, liberty, and property. Learn more about him and other influential people, authors, scientists, and more from around the world!
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John Locke was an English philosopher who stressed that the role of the government was to protect the people and their natural rights of life, liberty, and property. Locke's philosophical views helped influence the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
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- ...and I agree to obey the law
- According to John Locke's Social Contract, if the government failed to protect the people or became corrupt then the people had the right to overthrow the government.
- John Locke (1632-1704)John Locke was an English philosopher who stressed that the role of the government was to protect the people and their natural rights of life, liberty, and property. Locke's philosophical views helped influence the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
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- I agree to protect you