his 1st treatise : he didnt believe kings got their authority from God
government:
natural law, social contract, religious toleration, and the right to revolution
social contract : unspoken agreement between individuals to give up certain natural rights in order to enjoy the benefits of society. ex giving up yelling
power is limited to the public good
could be overthrown if it failed to respect people's rights
should promote public good & protect right of life, liberty & property
echoed in the American Declaration of Independence.
theory of natural rights : law of nature : natural moral law that underpins right & wrong
all people are made equal, therefore, they should be treated equally
sparknotes
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