Question

What is a philosopher? Who were two of the most influential political philosophers that impacted the American colonists, and what did they believe? Write your answer using complete sentences.

Answer 1

Answer: A philosopher is a person engaged or learned in philosophy, especially as an academic discipline.

Two of the most influential political philosophers that impacted the American Colonists are John Locke and Jean-Jacques Rousseau.

John Locke believed that every human was born with natural rights (such as life, liberty, and property) and the government should protect these rights.

Explanation:

Jean-Jacques Rousseau believed in a direct democracy. He argued that the general will of the people could not be decided by elected representatives.

other info from google: “Rousseau believed modern man's enslavement to his own needs was responsible for all sorts of societal ills, from exploitation and domination of others to poor self-esteem and depression. Rousseau believed that good government must have the freedom of all its citizens as its most fundamental objective.”

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Answer 2

A philosopher is someone who studies philosophy.

John Locke and Jean-Jacques Rousseau. John Locke believed that the government has an obligation to protect natural rights such as life, liberty, and property.