John Locke Reflection by Brooke Gibb https://padlet.com/072140/2q22fgs8h7a7 How British philosopher John Locke effected government in the U.S today. en-us 2017-08-08 13:47:46 UTC 2017-08-09 13:52:41 UTC hello@padlet.com The Declaration of Independence 072140 https://padlet.com/072140/2q22fgs8h7a7/wish/180367818   One of the most effective points in history is when Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence. The main key points that the people have the right to in this document is life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. These points were taken from philosopher John Locke. The original god given rights were life, liberty, and the pursuit of property. ]]> 2017-08-08 13:51:29 UTC https://padlet.com/072140/2q22fgs8h7a7/wish/180367818 Natural rights 072140 https://padlet.com/072140/2q22fgs8h7a7/wish/180368305   According to John Locke natural rights were the key to keeping a government intact. In order for the government to serve the people in the most righteous way it could, it required participation from the people. The most important step for the government to function successfully and with peace the people had to voluntarily give their natural rights to the government. In return the government would provide stability and protect these natural rights.]]> 2017-08-08 13:56:58 UTC https://padlet.com/072140/2q22fgs8h7a7/wish/180368305 If government failed 072140 https://padlet.com/072140/2q22fgs8h7a7/wish/180369251 John Locke agreed with philosopher Thomas Hobbes that human nature was to be selfish, but he disagreed that the power would collect in the rulers brain. Locke said that the ruler gains authority through the governed. If unfortunately the leader did become too powerful the people had the right to over throw the government.]]> 2017-08-08 14:06:31 UTC https://padlet.com/072140/2q22fgs8h7a7/wish/180369251 Today 072140 https://padlet.com/072140/2q22fgs8h7a7/wish/180480500 John Locke had such a large impact on american government that he is still immensely discussed to this day. Students across the U.S learn about John Locke in most years of high school. Its safe to say in conclusion that John Locke was a very powerful and influential philosopher.]]> 2017-08-09 13:43:08 UTC https://padlet.com/072140/2q22fgs8h7a7/wish/180480500 072140 https://padlet.com/072140/2q22fgs8h7a7/wish/180481273
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