John Locke's State of Nature and Government Theory
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According to John Locke, what are the fundamental rights that individuals are born with?

  • Rights of servitude and obedience
  • Rights of inequality and subjugation
  • Rights of hierarchy and monarchy
  • Rights of liberty and property (correct)

In the state of nature according to John Locke, what is the law that governs human beings?

  • The law of servitude
  • The law of monarchy
  • The law of hierarchy
  • The law of nature (correct)

Where does John Locke suggest the law of nature comes from?

  • Men being the workmanship of society
  • Men being the workmanship of government
  • Men being the workmanship of God (correct)
  • Men being the workmanship of nature

According to John Locke, what happens to natural rights once individuals enter into society?

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What did John Locke emphasize about the rights individuals have in the state of nature?

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John Locke believes that individuals are born with fundamental rights that are enshrined in a constitution or list.

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According to John Locke, the state of nature is characterized by hierarchy and the idea that some people are born to be kings and others are born to be slaves.

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In the state of nature, the law of nature sets absolute limits on individuals' rights that cannot be given up or taken from others.

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John Locke suggests that the law of nature comes from the workmanship of one and wise maker, namely 'god' and individuals are made to serve him.

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According to John Locke, natural rights change and diminish once individuals enter into society.

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Locke's Natural Rights

Fundamental rights inherent to all individuals, such as liberty and property.

Law of Nature (Locke)

The moral law governing human behavior in the state of nature.

Source of Law of Nature

Derived from God's creation of humans.

Natural Rights in Society

Natural rights are not absolute but can be restricted by society to maintain order.

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State of Nature (Locke)

A pre-political condition where individuals are free and equal.

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Equality in State of Nature

No inherent hierarchy in the state of nature.

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Rights in Constitution?

Locke's natural rights are not written in a specific document or constitution, but are inherent.

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State of Nature Hierarchy?

Locke believed the state of nature lacked social hierarchy, unlike some other theories.

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Absolute Natural Rights?

Locke's natural rights are not absolute within society.

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Divine Source of Rights

John Locke's view that natural rights originate from a divine source.

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