views

• what were Locke's views on human nature?


  • Rational
  • inherently good
  • tabula rasa
  • capable of moral judgement
  • humans are motivated by self-interest which allows them to respect others' rights
  • in the state of nature humans are free and equal
• what are Locke's views on society?


  • formed through a social contract
  • individuals CONSENT to form a civil society to protect natural rights: life, liberty and property
• What are Locke's views on the role of the state?


  • limited government or Night watchmen state
  • protects individual rights
  • gov authority is derived from consent of the governed
• what are Locke's views on the economy?


  • free markets and private property
  • property rights are essential for personal freedom and social prosperity
• what are Locke's views on property?


  • private property is a natural right and essential to personal freedom
  • individuals gain ownership through labour
• what are Locke's views on freedom?


  • negative freedom
  • absence of interference
• what is Locke's famous work?


  Two Treatise of Government
• Where can we see an example of natural rights and governing based on consent?


  US Declaration of rights
• where can we see an example of Locke's views on property?


  private property laws - private property rights protected
• where can we see an example of Locke's emphasis on civil rights?


  • UK HRA 1998 - protecting individual rights