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John Locke's Philosophy on Self Ownership and Property Rights

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John Locke's Philosophy on Self Ownership and Property Rights

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According to John Locke, what is the basis of an individual's autonomy over their body?

It is a privilege earned through labor

The state grants it

It is a social contract

It is a natural right given by God (correct)

What is the result of an individual mixing their labor with natural resources, according to John Locke?

The individual gains a claim over the natural resource (correct)

The individual loses their autonomy over their body

The natural resource remains unowned

The natural resource becomes public property

What is the primary argument made by John Locke regarding property rights?

Property rights are granted by the government

Property rights are only for the wealthy

The state should control all property

Individuals have autonomy over their own property (correct)

What is implied by John Locke's concept of individuals being made in God's image?

Humans have dominion over the earth Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of the right to autonomy over one's body, according to John Locke?

It is a pre-institutional right granted by God Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of mixing one's labor with natural resources?

The individual gains autonomy over the resource. Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis of an individual's claim to property, according to John Locke?

Their labor and effort. Signup and view all the answers

What is implied by the idea that individuals are made in God's image, according to John Locke?

They have dominion over the earth. Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of the right to autonomy, according to John Locke?

A pre-institutional right. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary argument made by John Locke regarding individual rights?

Individuals have autonomy over their bodies. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Individual Autonomy

Individuals have a natural right to autonomy over their own bodies.
This right is inherent and not granted by any external authority.
Locke argues that individuals are made in God's image, implying a inherent dignity and value.

Property Rights

Mixing one's labor with natural resources creates a right to property.
This right is justified by the effort and investment an individual puts into transforming natural resources.
Locke advocates for the protection of individual property rights as essential for freedom and prosperity.

Right to Autonomy

The right to autonomy over one's body is fundamental to human dignity and freedom.
It implies the right to make decisions about one's own body, health, and life choices.
This right extends to all individuals, as they are all made in God's image.

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Understand John Locke's arguments on self ownership, autonomy, and property rights. Learn how he believes individuals have claims over their bodies and natural resources, granted by God as a pre-institutional right.