The document discusses John Locke's views on government and natural rights. According to Locke, the purpose of government is to protect citizens' natural rights to life, liberty, and property. Living in a state of nature without government could deprive individuals of these rights since there would be no laws or enforcement. A social contract creates government through an agreement among people to establish a system that protects their natural rights in exchange for following its laws.
The document discusses John Locke's views on government and natural rights. According to Locke, the purpose of government is to protect citizens' natural rights to life, liberty, and property. Living in a state of nature without government could deprive individuals of these rights since there would be no laws or enforcement. A social contract creates government through an agreement among people to establish a system that protects their natural rights in exchange for following its laws.
The document discusses John Locke's views on government and natural rights. According to Locke, the purpose of government is to protect citizens' natural rights to life, liberty, and property. Living in a state of nature without government could deprive individuals of these rights since there would be no laws or enforcement. A social contract creates government through an agreement among people to establish a system that protects their natural rights in exchange for following its laws.
. Do you agree or disagree with “everyone having the
right to life, liberty, and property” statement. Explain your answer in 3 sentences. I believe all citizens should have the right to life, liberty and property. These three aspects are essential to human beings to contain the life, without cruel living. Without these aspects we would be deprived of resources to basic needs to live. Ultimately, causing the deaths of mutliple if not all human beind, which is why those three rights are essential to living. We are human beings, these rights should be naturally granted.
According to John Locke, what was the
purpose of government? The purpose of government according John Locke, was to protect the natural rights of human beings, ensuring that those rights are enforced. He also believe there should be no overpowered leaders, and shall be no depriving of the natural rights.
What might be the advantages and
disadvantages of living in a state of nature?
Living in the concept of “State of nature” might sound appealing to some, a
life where you could do whatever you want, however you want. But this state has a major downfall. Natural human rights will not be enforced due to no laws, or government, ultimately meaning you can be deprived of it, in the matter of seconds.
What would you do in a situation like this?
Ask your group if they have something similar or different from your answer? In a situation like this, I would respect others natural rights and my own, but also try to distance myself from people as much as possible due to the amount of anarchy, which I would most desirably like to avoid.
What is a social contract? Do you think this is the best
way to create a government? Why or why not?
A social contract is an agreement between people amongst theirselves to
create a government to take over them and protect their natural rights. I believe this is the best way to create a government because following a law in order to receive life, liberty and freedom, exhibits commitment and security for other citizens amongst you.