comparisons

• Marxist counterpoint to Locke's views on human nature:

  • argue that human nature is shaped by economic conditions - making Locke's ideas of inherent goodness unrealistic
• Trad Con counterpoint to Locke's views on human nature:

  • claims that human nature is flawed
  • citizens must be guided by a strong authority
• Socialist counterpoint for Locke's views on human nature:

  • Locke's focus on individualism ignores collective responsibility and the community
• social democratic counter to Locke's views on society:

  • Locke's model doesn't adequately address inequalities in society and the role of the welfare state
• Socialist counterpoint to Locke's views on society:

  • emphasis on property rights could lead to exploitation and class disparity
• Anarchist counterpoint of Locke's views on society:

  • critique the social contract theory
  • argue for a more decentralised approach to organising society
• Conservative counterpoint to Locke's views on the state:

  • argue for a stronger authority
• anarchist counterpoint to Locke's views on the state:

  • reject the idea of the need for a state altogether
  • true freedom comes from the abolition of government
• Marxist counterpoint to Locke's views on the economy:

  • private property is a source of class conflict and exploitation
• socialist counterpoint to Locke's views on the economy:

  • argue for communal ownership - opposing the individualistic property ownership
• marxist counterpoint to Locke's views on property:

  • leads to class divisions and exploitation
• socialist counterpoint of Locke's views on property:

  • argue for communal ownership
• Trad Con counterpoint to Locke's views on property:

  • support private property but that too much private ownership can lead to social disorder
• social liberal counterpoint to Locke's views on freedom:

  • true freedom requires enabling conditions
• Marxists argue against negative freedom, as they believe that it leads to inequality and oppression.
• Anarchist counterpoint to Locke's views on freedom:

  • true freedom cannot exist within a hierarchy