John Locke

• 'Divine right of monarch'

  Believed that monarchy was not a God given right.
• State of Nature

  Humans are naturally combative.
• Rule of Law 


  Government to stop people from hurting each other, however must not hurt the people.
• Natural Rights

  People are equal in rights.
• Human Nature

  Human beings rational but still guided by self interest.
• Economy

  A minimal state that protects property rights.
• State

  Government by consent, subject to rule of law. Justifies revolution if government fail in their duties.
• Society

  Predates the state, state of nature not terrible.