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How does Common Sense by Thomas Paine reflect the philosophy of John Locke's social contract theory?
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Locke's social contract states that individuals give their country permission, either voluntarily or involuntarily, to assume some of their rights, and the individuals submit to the authority of the government, in exchange for protection of their remaining rights and freedoms.
This theory relates directly to what Paine says in Common Sense, in that the colonies have participated in the social contract by forfeiting their righs to the English Crown, but the Crown has not upheld its end of the bargain and has not secured or protected their remaining rights.
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Did thomas hobbes write the pamphlet common sense?
no, Thomas Paine did, based on John Lockes theory of the social contract of which originated from Thomas Hobbes'
Is it true that the declaration of independence was a statement claiming that the king of england had broken lockes contract?
True
What influence did john lockes idea on natural rights have on others?
Can anyone answer this one
What is the idea of john Locke'?
john Locke believed in natural an unalienable rights that everyone is born with. These rights are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.philosopher john lockes main ideas were to get people natural rights. rights that we are already born with and noone can't take away from us. the governments job is to protect those rights.
What was john lockes main ideas?
John Locke believed in natural an unalienable rights that everyone is born with. These rights are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.philosopher john lockes main ideas were to get people natural rights. rights that we are already born with and noone can't take away from us. the governments job is to protect those rights.
John lockes philosophy was?
human beings derive their rights from nature
Did thomas hobbes write the pamphlet common sense?
no, Thomas Paine did, based on John Lockes theory of the social contract of which originated from Thomas Hobbes'
How did John Lockes concept of a social contract play a role in the fight for independence?
Purple.
What theory is most closely associated with john lockes?
the social contract theory.
Is it true that the declaration of independence was a statement claiming that the king of england had broken lockes contract?
True
What are john lockes philosophical influiences?
We do not have your list of people, but Jefferson was influenced by Locke. He used his philosophy in the Declaration.
What did lockes ideas suggest about people?
john Locke's philosophy suggested that people have natural rights that operate independently of government laws or fiats.
What are john lockes beliefs on philosophy?
John Locke believed in empiricism, arguing that all knowledge comes from sensory experience. He also emphasized the concept of natural rights and the social contract theory in political philosophy, advocating for individual liberty and limited government. Locke's ideas greatly influenced the development of modern political thought and liberalism.
Did the articles of confederation protect natural rights?
yes it did. it ensure lockes philosophy on inalienable rights. that idea influenced the founders from the beginning and it was given to its citizens
What was some of john lockes accomplishments?
the social contract theory that man is born into nature and gives up total freedom to be protected by the law
How did john lockes philosophy change one nation?
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.
What has the author Rolf W Puster written?
Rolf W. Puster has written: 'Britische Gassendi-Rezeption am Beispiel John Lockes' -- subject(s): British Philosophy, Influence
