Role Of John Locke In A State Of Nature Essay

Throughout this essay I will discuss key issues like what role does the state of nature play? and What is the state of nature?. I will also discuss political authority and how it is justified. I will be using most of my research from John Locke, a well known English philosopher. One of the fundamental questions of political philosophy that people ask is when is political authority legitimate, or when do we have to obey the duties that the state give us?, or who has the right to rule the state?. John Locke believed that having a government was a good thing, as it brought obedience to us, however a more limited government would be better. My main aim throughout this essay is to analyse Locke’s views on the state of nature and the government and …show more content…
I agree with what Locke has to say here, which is, in simpler terms, that anyone who abides by the law and treats it with respect will never have any reason to harm anyone else. Some people wonder will we ever know what living in a state of nature will ever be like. Locke says that to be in a State of nature means to observe the peace and preservation of all mankind and that everyone has the right to punish the fugitives of the law of nature to such a degree, as may block its misdemeanour (p.7). By acting this way I believe that Locke is correct in what he is saying. If everyone is treated as equals there would be no need for war in the world, this is why people question will we ever know what ti feels like to be in a state of nature, for the world categorises people, from their gender, religion, sexuality or disability, no one is treated fairly, Which brings in political authority. Are the government making this problem better or worse? From what I can see people in third world countries have no say in how the government is picked, yet they still have to abide by the rules that are made for