As a philosopher of the Enlightenment period, Locke’s ideas were influenced by the ideas of the Renaissance and Reformation, which were themselves influenced by Classical ideas. This can be seen in the similarities between Locke’s ideas and the democratic government of ancient Athens. In Athens’ system, all male citizens had equal political right, reflective of Locke’s idea of the natural right of equality. Citizens had participated directly in political decisions, and were chosen by draw or elected to sit on specific councils, thus ensuring that the government was completely controlled by the citizens and would stay focussed on the issues of the people. Representatives on executive councils only served short terms, and the government was highly…
Benjamin Franklin expressed his beliefs on government, politics, economy, and the development of America through “Poor Richard’s Almanac”. Since the almanac reached out to the common people, lots of colonist were able to read his ideas. Influencing the forming country’s identity, Franklin’s views of freedom and liberty contributed to the spread of patriotism throughout the colonies. The American Revolution was caused by the colonist having enough courage to break away from England, which was started by writers stating their opinion. The same founding principles that are listed in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States are also discussed in Franklin’s almanacs.…
According to John Locke’s work, the Second Treatise chapter 1, the government have the power to make law, executing penalties, preservation of property and employing the force of community in executing laws and defending the commonwealth from foreign attack (iep.utm). Power can only be used for public and not more than that. The reason government should make the law so that the citizen of a state wouldn’t vote carelessly on a particular law. they wouldn’t vote for something which benefits only themselves and can the state worse. Even though John Locke stated that the people are free to do anything, but still if they act carelessly then it can make it worse.…
Government has always changed throughout history. There are several circumstances that are capable of altering the outlook of a government, such as different ideas that arise from the minds of humans. Two people who have impacted the way that government is run are John Locke and Thomas Hobbes. These two individuals are characterized as “The Founders of Modern Political Science,” which is a science derived from philosophical thinkers like Hobbes and Locke that involved system of governance. It also deals with the analysis of political activities, thoughts, and behavior within the structure of government.…
I feel that John Locke’s view on government had a greater impact on the revolutions more than Smiths had. Smiths did change the economy for the better however John Locke had changed the government from a monarchy king/queen style of ruling to a simple democracy. He wrote many pieces to support his views as well. Two Treaties concerning civil Government and Common Sense were two of his works. In the “Two Treaties concerning civil Government”, he defended the claim that all men are free and equal.…
The Enlightenment, philosophers theories and ideas influenced changes in government and religious beliefs. The importance of these philosophers and thinkers challenge society to view the world in a most positive direction. They gave many hope for a free and prosperous society. John Locke’s “social contract” and “natural rights” were ideas that inspired are government and the freedoms as Americans we are afforded Baron de Montesquieu backed John Locke’s and also brought in ideas of a division between church and state. Lastly, the last thinker i picked was Benjamin Franklin.…
John Locke was a 17th century, English political theorist, he was born in Wrington, England. He may have not known that his work would have a large impact on the world and society. His work was used as the basis for the American Declaration of Independence. John Locke believed that nobody has any power naturally over someone else, and that political authority should be granted through consent. Locke said “Government offers services and protection but the people have the rights to change it if government does not serve the people”…
John Locke was born in England and grew up during the English civil war between the supporters of the king and the supporters of parliament. Because his father fought for the parliaments supporters, when they won the war, they sent Locke to Oxford to thank his father. At Oxford he became interested in medicine. He also met Lord Shaftesbury, who made Locke his personal secretary and doctor. Through Lord Shaftesbury's influence, Locke became the only philosopher to become a minister of government.…
The founders of the Declaration of Independence sought to create a government that would be formed from the ideas and concepts that they had encountered through their various readings and studies. John Locke and Thomas Hobbes are by far the most influential thinkers of the Constitution and continue to affect American thought even today. Many of John Locke’s ideas directly correlate with those included in the Declaration of Independence yet they are reworded to suit the needs of the new government.…
On August 29th, 1632 in Wrington, United Kingdom John Locke was born. He was considered to be a philosopher. A philosopher is a person who offers views or theories on profound questions in ethics. His parents were Puritans. Puritans were a group of Protestants that came into being during the 16th century within the already established Church of England.…
Psychology has had major impacts in today’s society. Not only does this type of science help to diagnose and treat patients, it can also change lives. Therapy, terminology, and medical assessment have all aided in the successful lives of so many people. Psychologists all began from a state of cluelessness and have advanced what our world uses today incredibly. One of the most influential psychologists who impacted the psychology world is John Locke.…
“That all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” When Thomas Jefferson wrote that iconic phrase for the Declaration of Independence, he was considerably influenced by the natural law philosophies of John Locke. Locke was one of the first to introduce the idea that property is acquired through labor, and that the value of that property is fundamentally intertwined with the effort of your labor. This idea reflects the American glorification of hard labor as a method of upward social mobility and as an indicator of success. While his views on property are fairly divisive, Locke’s beliefs in natural rights and the necessity…
Tompkins 1 Tanner Tompkins Dr. Baker English IV 1/16/17 John Locke and the Enlightenment John Locke is considered the father of modern Democracy. His ideas, when they were first introduced, were shunned. But later in his life, it started to change England’s government drastically (Waldron). His book, the Two Treatises of Government, influenced the American Revolution greatly. John Locke played a major part in the Enlightenment, forever changing modern politics, education, and religious philosophy.…
The definition of honor means to regard with high respect. To me, honor is when you make a change for the good of other people. John Locke was a very honorable English scientist. He covered many areas in life that could make somebody honorable.…
English philosopher John Locke may be the most prominent philosopher after Plato. His philosophies are exceptional and he justified many documents and ideas. John Locke began his philosophical influence when An Essay Concerning Human Understanding was published in 1690. Locke’s emphasis on the mind as a blank slate, tabula rasa, and on the centrality of liberty were large contributions to the Enlightenment and are the biggest influence that he left on our world today. Locke’s ideas and writings contributed to the Enlightenment through his influence on people concerning his theory of knowledge, his political philosophy on the the importance of a people’s consent for their government, and his philosophy of education.…