In 1689, Locke wrote his most important and influential works on political philosophy called "Two Treatises on Government." In the "Second Treatise Concerning Civil Government," he wrote about some of the core ideas that were used in the writing of the Declaration of Independence. ... Thomas Jefferson, who originally wrote the Declaration of Independence, respected John Locke immensely. ... There are many similarities between the Declaration of Independence and Locke's Second Treatise Concerning Civil Government. ... The Second Treatise concerning Civil Government and the Declaration...

• Word Count: 863
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

A Defense of John Locke's Second Treatise on Civil Government When Robert Filmer wrote Patriarca in 1680 defending the divine right of kings to rule, an Englishman by the name of John Locke anonymously published The Second Treatise on Civil Government to rebut the increasingly popular pro-absolutist views. ... John Locke holds that every individual is born naturally free to do as the please, but with that freedom they must abide by the laws of nature. ... (Note: The second treatise of government is written when America and the New World is still in its infancy.) ... Locke believes t...

• Word Count: 1415
• Approx Pages: 6

John Locke was a Treatise writer and political philosopher who spoke against Sir Robert Filmer and wanted to justify the rule of King William. ... John Locke introduces the Second Treatise with addressing the state of nature in order to define political power. ... When John Locke wrote about a civil government, he did not encourage it totally. ... In Chapter eleven John Locke calls legislature the supreme power in the government. ... After reading The Second Treatise, it's obvious to see where America based its" ideas of the Constitution. ...

• Word Count: 1206
• Approx Pages: 5

The idea of consent is a key element in the works of John Locke and Jean-Jacques Rousseau. In the "Second Treatise of Government," Locke puts forth his conception of the ideal form of government based on a social contract. ... Locke on the Right to Rebel) John Locke powerfully details the benefits of consent as a principle element of government, guaranteed by a social contract. ... Locke views government as essential to the evolution of a civil society in which the inconveniences of the state of nature are rejected while the safety and security men desire are protected by government. ... (...

• Word Count: 1243
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

British philosopher John Locke (1632-1704) published several major philosophical works in the late 17th Century. These works include Essay Concerning Human Understanding, Two Treatises of Government and the Letter on Toleration. ... The Second Treatise on Government was published in 1690 and, as unapproachable as the language of this document is to our 21st century minds, the ideas put forth by Locke showed a common sense and practicality that would be well used as a modern standard. ... When these individuals choose to form into political and civil societies the commonwealth takes on the...

• Word Count: 1115
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

One such philosopher, John Locke, wrote revolutionary political theories that led to governmental reform in the United States and in Britain. ... John Locke's theory of natural rights is the basis of all of his other political ideas. Locke, in his Second Treatise of Government, attempted to explain government and describe attributes of legitimate governments. ... However, since not everyone's rights could always be protected in the state of nature, civil government was instituted to protect these natural rights, and this is the purpose of civil government. Another shocking similar...

• Word Count: 704
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

John Locke, another political philosopher lived between the years 1632-1704. ... This teaches us that no one aught to harm anyone's life liberty or possessions, which is further explained in his book "The Second Treatise on Civil Government, "The State of Nature has a law of nature to govern it, which obligates everyone, and reason, which is that law, teaches all man kind who will but consult it, that being all equal and independent, no one aught to harm another in his life, health, liberty or possessions" (Locke 9). ... With a Civil Society, Locke feels a Monarch is not a good form of ...

• Word Count: 1543
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

The Second Treatise of Government gives a different theory on politics from Hobbes" Leviathan, as Locke depicts a much more accurate view of how societies are to be governed, in my opinion. ... My initial thought was that according to Locke's theory, the Singaporean government had no right to execute their punishment over a United States citizen. ... Locke discusses his views on the international aspects of the civil states. ... They are therefore safer from retaliation of another man threatening their well-being once they enter this civil society, where they submit themselves to th...

• Word Count: 1148
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

John Locke was born on August 29, 1632, near Bristol, England. ... Also the Two Treatises on Government and the second of four Letters Concerning Toleration. ... These concepts originated from the philosophies of John Locke. John Locke's works including the Two Treatises of Government was a wring about political philosophy. The Two Treatises of Government has mainly two purposes. ...

• Word Count: 927
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

John Locke – Life Sketch Locke is the greatest figure in the history of political thought. ... Starting with 'Letter Concerning Toleration', which was followed by - 'Essay Concerning Human Understanding', 'Treatises on Civil Government', 'Second Letter on Toleration', 'Third Letter on Toleration' and 'Some Thoughts Concerning Education'. ... John Locke was considered to be the founder of Empiricism. ... Focusing on 'Treatise on Civil Government', he wrote it to disapprove the whole belief or doctrine of royal pr...

• Word Count: 7056
• Approx Pages: 28
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

John Locke and Jean-Jacques Rousseau John Locke, who wrote The Second Treatise of Civil Government, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau, who wrote, The Social Contract, both have unique views of nature and "social contract." ... John Locke, who was born in 1632 and died in 1704, had a huge impact on Human Understanding. ... Locke believes that you create your own destiny. ... I thank Locke for that belief. ... The political ideas of the Whigs were also derived from Locke's views. ...

• Word Count: 754
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Although not specific, it is clear that the Founding Fathers inspiration for rebellion and abolition came from John Locke. ... In Locke's Second Treatise of Government, he presents that property is essential to human liberty and how society is needed to protect that property. ... John Locke extends the role of the state of nature into the idea of property. ... In order to protect man's property, Locke stated that it is important for a civil society to be developed. ... When Jefferson made his list of facts concerning the king's oppression of the states, it is clear that the ...

• Word Count: 1253
• Approx Pages: 5

James Madison begins his famous Federalist Paper 51 by explaining that the purpose of his essay is to help the readers understand how the structure of the proposed government makes liberty possible. ... In his Second Treatise of Civil Government, John Locke stated that "it is not without reason the [man] seeks out and is willing to join in society with others who are already united, or have a mind to unite for the mutual preservation of their lives, liberties, and estates, which I call by the general name - property." ... Based upon the fundamental ideals described by Locke and Madison, Charle...

• Word Count: 329
• Approx Pages: 1
• Grade Level: Graduate

These theorists John Locke and Jean-Jacques Rousseau both analyze these ideas and declare that man subjects themselves to government by creating a social contract amongst themselves. ... Not just the creation of government, but the role of government also varied according to the different ideas developed by Locke and Rousseau. ... Locke's The Second Treatise of Civil Government was written to outline his view of the social contract and state mans rights to challenge the government if it is not protecting them correctly. Locke favored a representative government and mostly supported a mona...

• Word Count: 1544
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

By God's giving Adam dominion over the creatures, by the subjection of Eve, and by Adam"s natural paternal rights over his children Locke weaves a well supported treatise on equality, property and Government. ... The acquisition and protection of property is the primary aspect of human beings which his treatise revolves upon. ... This leads to the decision to create a civil government. When Locke speaks of Paternal Power locke is refering to the allegory of adam he refers to in the beginning of the Treatise. ... Secondly, he uses this to show that the Idea of the divine right of kings...

• Word Count: 1413
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

English philosopher Thomas Hobbes's novel Leviathan (1651), John Locke's The Second Treasite of Government (1690), and Genevian philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau's Discourse on Inequality (1755) political theories and ideologies held an immense influence on the shaping of governmental systems and society in Europe and America. ... Contrary to Hobbes another English philosopher, John Locke, introduced in 1690 from his work, The second Treatise of Government, the idea that the State of Nature is actually "A state of perfect freedom" (The Second Treatise of Government Loc...

• Word Count: 3200
• Approx Pages: 13

With Thomas Hobbes and John Locke, one could certainly argue this point. ... While no view can be fully right or wrong, it is important to consider the aspects of each philosopher's work, as did philosophers who wrote after Leviathan and The Second Treatise were published. ... Both philosophers in question chose to investigate the central subject of civil government, the human being, and then defined it's origin, evolution, and form. ... For Locke, government is formed to secure man's natural, inalienable rights. ... While Hobbes" government contains an aspect of most othe...

• Word Count: 1872
• Approx Pages: 7

It is based on the idea that there are three classes of governmental function, each carried out by a distinctive organ of government. ... Executive function, carried out by the executive (government), 2.) ... A constitution which seeks to apply the latter idea may well, as in the example of the United States incorporate various checks and balances to ensure that no single arm of government can reign supreme over the other, while also providing for some level of interdependence to ensure the effective operation of the government by the various organs. Between these two extremes lies the Bri...

• Word Count: 508
• Approx Pages: 2

Political Philosophies of John Locke & Thomas Hobbes English philosopher Thomas Hobbes is now widely regarded as a truly great philosopher of the 17th century. ... Hobbes" main quest was to construct a civil political system that would not come to a demise from within. ... Locke, a 17th century British philosopher, weaves a well supported treatise on equality, property and government. ... Secondly, he uses this to show that the idea of the divine right of kings is absurd. ... Locke mainly talked of his opposition to authoritarianism while Hobbes talked of a government with absolute powe...

• Word Count: 860
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

MASTERWORKS OF POLITICAL THEORY Midterm Essay Niccolo Machiavelli, Martin Luther, Thomas Hobbes, and John Locke were four political theorists who shared a like mind in the need for the foundation of government and the extent to which its power and authority should reach. ... With this longing for protection and rest comes the need for civil order and the formation of a strong government. ... John Locke elaborates on the beliefs of Thomas Hobbes in his Two Treatises of Government. ... Locke also concerns himself more with the origins of political power and the ideas of liberty and freed...

• Word Count: 2524
• Approx Pages: 10
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Thomas Hobbes and John Locke had a profound effect on the political climate of their day. ... Both Leviathan by Thomas Hobbes and The Second Treatise by John Locke express similar train of thought regarding the state of war, state of nature, and the rights of man. ... When assessing Hobbes's work it must be taken into account that the majority of his work was written during the English civil war and that this may have contributed to his somewhat more sinister ideal of natural man compared to Locke's. ... Secondly, Fame also embraces power. ... The second theorist described within thi...

• Word Count: 2154
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

In the Second Treatise of Civil Government written in 1689 by John Locke, Locke implies that individuals' personality and possessions is free if they are within the law of nature and not bounded by others individuals like Britishers. Locke states that individuals should fight for their freedom if the government is misusing their rights. ... Locke's Second Treatise on Civil Government motivates the public of America that if all are united it will be possible to replace the British ruling to Americans....

• Word Count: 545
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Because of discoveries made in these years, many European philosophers like John Locke, Baron Montesquieu, Jean Jacques Rousseau, and Voltaire started thinking in a more modern way. ... During this time of changed thinking in Europe, one philosopher, John Locke, wrote a book called Second Treatise on Government. ... John Lockes ideas of government were a departure from previous thinking because John Locke said that the government was there to fulfill the needs of its people, and if it had failed to do so, then it would be replaced with a new one who can fulfil the needs of the people. ... Man...

• Word Count: 700
• Approx Pages: 3

MASTERWORKS OF POLITICAL THEORY Midterm Essay Niccolo Machiavelli, Martin Luther, Thomas Hobbes, and John Locke were four political theorists who shared a like mind in the need for the foundation of government and the extent to which its power and authority should reach. ... With this longing for protection and rest comes the need for civil order and the formation of a strong government. ... The fear now transcends into that of adhering to the contract in order to maintain the type of society and livelihood that one chooses for himself. 6 John Locke elaborates on the beliefs of Thoma...

• Word Count: 2519
• Approx Pages: 10
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

John Locke's "Second Treatise- and his idea of the "social contract- was a major influence upon the construction of the constitution. ... Also, Locke argued that revolution was not only a choice but in some cases an obligation when faced with tyranny. ... Though some northern states adopted some form of emancipation, the Constitution's omission of slavery would lead to the Civil War. ... Under Chief Justice John Marshall, the role of the courts amplified. ... The fourteenth amendment came to become an important implementation tool for many civil right cases. ...

• Word Count: 1390
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate