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Which social justice philosopher(s) influenced the Framers of the United States Constitution?

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The social justice philosopher that influenced the Framers of the United States Constitution was John Locke.

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The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America is an intellectual document that transcends the local revolutionary epic to become a global goal of spiritual well-being for humanity. The document includes words and phrases of profound literary beauty and love of country, justice, freedom and God.

Several intellectual sources inspired American patriots in the creation of the American State, including English constitutional law: the Magna Carta (1215), the postulates of the Assembly of representatives in Jamestown in 1619 and the English Bill of Rights of 1689. Also influential were the writings of John Locke: "Letter on tolerance" (1689) and "Two Treaties on Civil Government" (1689).

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