human beings derive their rights from nature
john Locke got Bachelor's and a Master's Degree from Oxford.
We do not have your list of people, but Jefferson was influenced by Locke. He used his philosophy in the Declaration.
john Locke's philosophy suggested that people have natural rights that operate independently of government laws or fiats.
John L. Elias has written: 'Psychology and religious education' -- subject(s): Psychology, Religious education, History 'Studies in theology and education' -- subject(s): Catholic Church, Christian education, Education, Philosophy 'Philosophical foundations of adult education' -- subject(s): Philosophy, Adult education 'Philosophy of education' -- subject(s): Philosophy, Education, History
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Nova Net Answer: Declaration of Independence
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United States: Locke formed the basis of the Declaration of Independence. Thomas Jefferson (writer of Declaration) based it on Locke's philosophy of natural rights, or as he called them, "inalienable rights," of life, liberty, and property.
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