John Locke philosophy on government

Natural rights

Locke philosophy is based on the idea that all individuals have certain natural rights – life, liberty, and property – that cannot be surrendered or taken away

Rights from nature

Locke argued that these rights are not granted by any ruler or government but are inherited by nature. The role of government is to protect these rights

Social contract

Locke believed in the social contract, where individuals consent to form a government to protect their rights. If the government fails to protect these rights, the people who have the right to overthrow it.

Democratic ideals

Locke theories influenced democratic movements, including the American Revolution, by providing a foundation for limited government and popular sovereignty