locke second treaties

These flashcards cover key concepts and vocabulary from the lecture on Western Political Thought, particularly focusing on John Locke's theories.

Locke's Second Treatise

A foundational text in political theory where John Locke outlines his ideas on government, power, and property.

Political Power

The right to make laws with penalties to regulate and preserve property for the public good.

State of Nature

A hypothetical condition in which humans exist without government or authority.

Natural Rights

Basic rights that are believed to be inherent and unalienable, such as life, liberty, and property.

Law of Nature

A moral principle that governs the conduct of individuals, asserting that all are equal and independent.

Labor Theory of Property

The theory that ownership comes from mixing one's labor with natural resources.

Private Property

Land or resources owned by individuals, a key element in Locke's political and economic theory.

Right of Revolution

The right of the people to overthrow a government when it becomes destructive to their rights.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

A document that states the fundamental rights that belong to all human beings.

Inequality in Property

The idea that unequal distribution of property can be justified as long as it does not harm others.

Self-Ownership

The principle that individuals own their own bodies and the labor that comes from them.

Social Contract

An implied agreement among individuals to form a government that protects their rights.

Consent of the Governed

The foundation of political legitimacy, indicating that a government's power comes from the agreement of its people.

Tyranny

Oppressive government rule that violates the natural rights of individuals.

Atomistic Individualism

A perspective that views individuals as self-interested and disconnected from social relations.