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What did Locke mean by "the state of nature"?

A. total freedom in the absence of government
B. goodness in the absence of social corruption
C. the natural rights given to all people by God
D. the natural power of kings to rule over others

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Answer:

It is A: Total freedom in the absence of government

Step-by-step explanation:

According to Locke, in their natural state, humans had "perfect freedom" to enjoy their persons and properties "as they thought fit": we are naturally free. We are free to do whatever we want, when we want, and how we want, within the bounds of the "law of nature." that this right to freedom is equal for all "without subordination or subjection"; and that "all men" should be restrained from violating the rights of others, and that everyone has the right to defend their life and property against such invasion.

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