... 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. As Locke develops his theory of consent, he also incorporates theories of political obligation on the part of all citizens of his state as well as his theory of revolution and the conditions under which rebellion is permissible. Though Locke may appear to have explored ... a state that uses unjust force against its citizens. Involved deeply in the theory of consent is Locke's interpretation...

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... material wants and desires. Subsequently, man is willing to give up some of his desires for protection, peace and rest. With this longing for protection and rest comes the need for civil order and the formation of a strong government. With the implementation of government, man's compromise is complete as he enters into the social contract and ... is free of the fear created by the states of nature and war. 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. John Locke ... elaborates on the b...

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... years, many European philosophers like John Locke, Baron Montesquieu, Jean Jacques Rousseau, and Voltaire started thinking in a more modern way. Modern meaning how our natural rights are affected by government and also how human life can become affected. During this time of changed thinking in Europe, one philosopher, John Locke, wrote a book called Second Treatise on Government. In his book, Locke states that political power is the ... natural power of each man that they have given up into the hands of a society. According to Locke, the reason for political power is the right to make l...

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... material wants and desires. Subsequently, man is willing to give up some of his desires for protection, peace and rest. With this longing for protection and rest comes the need for civil order and the formation of a strong government. With the implementation of government, man's compromise is complete as he enters into the social contract and ... is free of the fear created by the states of nature and war. 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 ...

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• Grade Level: High School