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Ideas for Eubulides, John Locke and A.C. Ewing
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24. Political Theory / A. Basis of a State / 1. A People / b. The natural life
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19906
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All countries are in a mutual state of nature [Locke]
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19882
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We are not created for solitude, but are driven into society by our needs [Locke]
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24. Political Theory / A. Basis of a State / 3. Natural Values / a. Natural freedom
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19864
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In nature men can dispose of possessions and their persons in any way that is possible [Locke]
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24. Political Theory / A. Basis of a State / 3. Natural Values / b. Natural equality
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19865
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There is no subjection in nature, and all creatures of the same species are equal [Locke]
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24. Political Theory / A. Basis of a State / 3. Natural Values / c. Natural rights
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19866
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The rational law of nature says we are all equal and independent, and should show mutual respect [Locke]
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19872
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The animals and fruits of the earth belong to mankind [Locke]
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19907
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There is a natural right to inheritance within a family [Locke]
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24. Political Theory / B. Nature of a State / 1. Purpose of a State
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19863
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Politics is the right to make enforceable laws to protect property and the state, for the common good [Locke]
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24. Political Theory / B. Nature of a State / 2. State Legitimacy / c. Social contract
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5654
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The Second Treatise explores the consequences of the contractual view of the state [Locke, by Scruton]
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19888
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A society only begins if there is consent of all the individuals to join it [Locke]
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6702
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If anyone enjoys the benefits of government (even using a road) they give tacit assent to its laws [Locke]
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19909
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A politic society is created from a state of nature by a unanimous agreement [Locke]
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24. Political Theory / B. Nature of a State / 2. State Legitimacy / d. General will
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19910
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A single will creates the legislature, which is duty-bound to preserve that will [Locke]
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24. Political Theory / B. Nature of a State / 4. Citizenship
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19893
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Anyone who enjoys the benefits of a state has given tacit consent to be part of it [Locke]
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19894
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You can only become an actual member of a commonwealth by an express promise [Locke]
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19892
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Children are not born into citizenship of a state [Locke]
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24. Political Theory / C. Ruling a State / 2. Leaders / b. Monarchy
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19885
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Absolute monarchy is inconsistent with civil society [Locke]
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24. Political Theory / C. Ruling a State / 2. Leaders / c. Despotism
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19886
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The idea that absolute power improves mankind is confuted by history [Locke]
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19903
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Despotism is arbitrary power to kill, based neither on natural equality, nor any social contract [Locke]
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19905
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People stripped of their property are legitimately subject to despotism [Locke]
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19904
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Legitimate prisoners of war are subject to despotism, because that continues the state of war [Locke]
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24. Political Theory / C. Ruling a State / 3. Government / b. Legislature
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19895
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Even the legislature must be preceded by a law which gives it power to make laws [Locke]
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24. Political Theory / C. Ruling a State / 3. Government / c. Executive
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19900
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The executive must not be the legislature, or they may exempt themselves from laws [Locke]
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24. Political Theory / C. Ruling a State / 4. Changing the State / c. Revolution
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19902
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Any obstruction to the operation of the legislature can be removed forcibly by the people [Locke]
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19908
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Rebelling against an illegitimate power is no sin [Locke]
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19911
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If legislators confiscate property, or enslave people, they are no longer owed obedience [Locke]
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 5. Democracy / a. Nature of democracy
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19901
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The people have supreme power, to depose a legislature which has breached their trust [Locke]
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19887
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Unanimous consent makes a united community, which is then ruled by the majority [Locke]
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