John Locke and Natural Rights

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Flashcards covering the key concepts related to John Locke's philosophy on natural rights and governance.

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John Locke

An English philosopher known for his contributions to liberal political philosophy.

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Natural rights

Rights that individuals are born with and cannot be taken away by the government.

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Life, Liberty, and Property

The three fundamental natural rights identified by John Locke.

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Social Contract

An agreement among individuals to create a government that protects their natural rights.

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Revolt

To rise against the government if it violates the social contract by taking away rights.