Political Philosophy · Enlightenment Thinkers
Four Political Philosophers
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Four Political Philosophers
| Philosopher | Political Idea |
|---|---|
John Locke |
God gives natural rights to all people. The Government is morally obliged to protect natural rights. As a result, people have the right to form or to change the power of the government. |
Thomas Hobbes |
In a state of nature, life is "solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short." The way out of this situation is for individuals to create a supreme leader who can impose peace on society. |
Baron de Montesquieu |
History has demonstrated that the concentration of political power leads to tyranny. Government power should be divided to keep it in check. |
Jean-Jacques Rousseau |
"Good laws make for good citizens" and citizens should make the laws they live under. The law must apply equally to every person in the state. |
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