It is evident that institutions at the national and international level are crucial in society and provides mechanism of social order that governs the behavior amongst individuals in society. Institutions are a vital part of politics that cannot be overlooked. For John Locke and Jeremy Bentham, the world institution carries a broader meaning as it is rooted in norms, values, legislature, behavior, and society.
In his work "Second Treatise of Government,” John Locke defines the state of nature and outlines the formation and the goals of a just civil society (Locke 38). Locke discusses the reasons behind the willingness of people to give up their natural freedom in order to enter a civil society. Furthermore, Locke argues that it is to assure …show more content…
Bentham is a utilitarian who believed the value of pleasure and pain could be measured under certain circumstances ( Doyle 226). In his fourth essay, “A Plan for an Universal and Perpetual Peace,” Bentham presents the shape of an organized International system and collective security. He outlines the remedying strategy by supplying what is missing. Furthermore, Bentham addresses the ideas of collective security and disarmament; where the arms will be held aside and not used unless there is a need to deal with pirates ( Doyle 227). Bentham argues that ending wars will help individuals save money as with war there are larger amounts paid by taxpayers. Bentham also discusses the emancipation of colonies when discussing international institutions and states that “colonies are seldom, if ever, sources of profit of the mother country” (Bentham 3). He believes in no colony and that giving up colonies will not give up so much of the trade for colonial powers such as Britain and France as trade with colonies is different now and cannot be carried without capital. Furthermore, Bentham proposed the establishment of a "Common Court of Judicature" to try avoiding wars that are based on different opinions and achieve
In his work "Second Treatise of Government,” John Locke defines the state of nature and outlines the formation and the goals of a just civil society (Locke 38). Locke discusses the reasons behind the willingness of people to give up their natural freedom in order to enter a civil society. Furthermore, Locke argues that it is to assure …show more content…
Bentham is a utilitarian who believed the value of pleasure and pain could be measured under certain circumstances ( Doyle 226). In his fourth essay, “A Plan for an Universal and Perpetual Peace,” Bentham presents the shape of an organized International system and collective security. He outlines the remedying strategy by supplying what is missing. Furthermore, Bentham addresses the ideas of collective security and disarmament; where the arms will be held aside and not used unless there is a need to deal with pirates ( Doyle 227). Bentham argues that ending wars will help individuals save money as with war there are larger amounts paid by taxpayers. Bentham also discusses the emancipation of colonies when discussing international institutions and states that “colonies are seldom, if ever, sources of profit of the mother country” (Bentham 3). He believes in no colony and that giving up colonies will not give up so much of the trade for colonial powers such as Britain and France as trade with colonies is different now and cannot be carried without capital. Furthermore, Bentham proposed the establishment of a "Common Court of Judicature" to try avoiding wars that are based on different opinions and achieve