Locke Flashcards
(13 cards)
key texts
essay of human understanding
toleration
what does he believe about human kind?
people want to respect each other
(opposite to hobbes)
what did he think the state of nature would be like?
it would be peaceful
what is the law of nature?
natural rights that cant be taken from you
life, liberty and property
what is a legitimate government
people consent to being governed
social contract
you can revolt if needed
role of the government is just to protect rights
there has to be collective and continuous what
consent
power plus right is what?
the government only has power if they respect the peoples rights
the right to revolt?
only if rights are being taken
what did he believe about property?
if you work to make something it is yours if that doesn’t deprive someone else
governments should get involved if arguments over this arise.
thoughts on religion
you have to tolerate all religions since people don’t know what is correct
forcing people to believe things just causes more problems then letting them choose
state interference with religion is a no no
thoughts on education?
kids are a tabla rasa or blank slate
knowledge is created by experience
they should study science, ethics, business and phycology.
what is he the father of?
liberalism
