From your readings and discussion about Locke and the Age of Reason, explain what you think is the thesis of Locke's writing and how his thesis applies to American ideals. You may choose to write on modern American ideals or others we have studied.
and this thesis applies to American ideals by saying for people to be there own person and use reason instead of listening to authority. Also for people to use there own minds instead of just being puppets for authority.
John Locke believed that everyone should be in charge of themsleves within the law of nature to provide for themselves. He wanted a perfect society in which nothing went wrong; however, he realized that it was impossible because of the evil nature of man. Due to this, in order to make the society as perfect as it could be, he wanted laws to be enforced to make people not harm each other. This realates to American ideals because many people now a days feel that they should be in charge of themselves and they reject the authority of the law. However, many understand the need of laws but want to have a part in it.
Thesis: The only legitimate governments are those which have the consent of the people and therefore any government that rules without the consent of the people can be overthrown.
This thesis applies to many American ideals. Today in America we have the freedom of speech and the freedom of the press. Back in Locke's time these freedoms were not allowed. The people wanted more freedoms that the monarchy in England were not giving the Americans. Therefor the Americans in Locke's mind should be allowed to change the authority and their laws to make them more with the consent of the people bring governed. Locke also wrote greatly about equality among all humans. Once again back in the 1700s and 1600s the colonists in America did not have equality among all people no matter race or heritage due to the British control. The Americans began to think about the idea of equality when reading Locke's pieces. They felt that the only way that they could gain this equality is to begin a revolution.
John Locke wanted to have a society where everyone was in charge of themselves. He thought that people didn't need rules to live by should be able to live on their own without the restraints of law and government. if everyone took care of themselves and didn't harm others, there would be no need for laws. He also understood that this kind of society would never happen because people aren't perfect and do cause problems in other peoples lives. Lockes idea is still relevant today in America. Many Americans feel the need to be independent and want the government and laws to stop interfering with their lives. However, just like Locke, many people know that rules are necessary to have an orderly society.
Locke's principal thesis regarding the role of the individual and society included the understanding that each and every person has "natural rights", given by our Creator. These rights included "life, liberty, health and property". These rights exist "in a state of nature before the introduction of civil government, and all people have these rights equally." These ideas were started by the founders of America as they declared that all men are created equal and all have the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. With this basic understanding, our country and government were formed. Our government was established to ensure that these goals were met and, as American citizens, we consider these rights guaranteed. Like Locke, the founders of our country believed that these were natural rights provided by our creator and we as a people and a country are required to maintain them.
John Locke is known as one of the most influential people of the enlightenment and the age of reason. His thesis would be best described as the idea of autonomy and free thinking. He believed that people should think for themselves and come to there own conclusions for the Americans this meant questioning why they were allowing a monarch 3000 miles away to tax and govern them when they would be better off without him.
John Locke was very focused on the idea of liberalism and how all people people were equal and independent, and none had a right to harm another’s “life, health, liberty, or possessions. He thought that human nature was characterized by rattional and acceptance, and that people could coexist peacefully without a government as long as they stayed within the bounds of Natural Laws. Mostly Locke's ideas and how they helped form this country have been lost through time as laws become stricter and the government controls more and more of our lives. However, the fundamental idea of Locke's thesis, freedom, has been carried through the centuries. For the most part, people are free to do what they want as long as it doesn't infringe on the safety or property of another person.
Also, Locke supported the ideas of Checks and Balances which is a major part of the Constitution and government today. The legeslative, judicial, and executive branches all have special powers that control and contain one another. In this way Locke's ideas are still greatly integrated in today's society.
Overall, Locke had several ideas that had major influences on American ideals and how the United State's government is run.
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John Locke's thesis: John Locke wanted everyone to accept reason and to seek the truth rather then simply embrace authority’s ideas.
and this thesis applies to American ideals by saying for people to be there own person and use reason instead of listening to authority. Also for people to use there own minds instead of just being puppets for authority.
John Locke believed that everyone should be in charge of themsleves within the law of nature to provide for themselves. He wanted a perfect society in which nothing went wrong; however, he realized that it was impossible because of the evil nature of man. Due to this, in order to make the society as perfect as it could be, he wanted laws to be enforced to make people not harm each other. This realates to American ideals because many people now a days feel that they should be in charge of themselves and they reject the authority of the law. However, many understand the need of laws but want to have a part in it.
Thesis: The only legitimate governments are those which have the consent of the people and therefore any government that rules without the consent of the people can be overthrown.
This thesis applies to many American ideals. Today in America we have the freedom of speech and the freedom of the press. Back in Locke's time these freedoms were not allowed. The people wanted more freedoms that the monarchy in England were not giving the Americans. Therefor the Americans in Locke's mind should be allowed to change the authority and their laws to make them more with the consent of the people bring governed. Locke also wrote greatly about equality among all humans. Once again back in the 1700s and 1600s the colonists in America did not have equality among all people no matter race or heritage due to the British control. The Americans began to think about the idea of equality when reading Locke's pieces. They felt that the only way that they could gain this equality is to begin a revolution.
John Locke wanted to have a society where everyone was in charge of themselves. He thought that people didn't need rules to live by should be able to live on their own without the restraints of law and government. if everyone took care of themselves and didn't harm others, there would be no need for laws. He also understood that this kind of society would never happen because people aren't perfect and do cause problems in other peoples lives. Lockes idea is still relevant today in America. Many Americans feel the need to be independent and want the government and laws to stop interfering with their lives. However, just like Locke, many people know that rules are necessary to have an orderly society.
Locke's principal thesis regarding the role of the individual and society included the understanding that each and every person has "natural rights", given by our Creator. These rights included "life, liberty, health and property". These rights exist "in a state of nature before the introduction of civil government, and all people have these rights equally." These ideas were started by the founders of America as they declared that all men are created equal and all have the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. With this basic understanding, our country and government were formed. Our government was established to ensure that these goals were met and, as American citizens, we consider these rights guaranteed. Like Locke, the founders of our country believed that these were natural rights provided by our creator and we as a people and a country are required to maintain them.
John Locke is known as one of the most influential people of the enlightenment and the age of reason. His thesis would be best described as the idea of autonomy and free thinking. He believed that people should think for themselves and come to there own conclusions for the Americans this meant questioning why they were allowing a monarch 3000 miles away to tax and govern them when they would be better off without him.
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John Locke was very focused on the idea of liberalism and how all people people were equal and independent, and none had a right to harm another’s “life, health, liberty, or possessions. He thought that human nature was characterized by rattional and acceptance, and that people could coexist peacefully without a government as long as they stayed within the bounds of Natural Laws. Mostly Locke's ideas and how they helped form this country have been lost through time as laws become stricter and the government controls more and more of our lives. However, the fundamental idea of Locke's thesis, freedom, has been carried through the centuries. For the most part, people are free to do what they want as long as it doesn't infringe on the safety or property of another person.
Also, Locke supported the ideas of Checks and Balances which is a major part of the Constitution and government today. The legeslative, judicial, and executive branches all have special powers that control and contain one another. In this way Locke's ideas are still greatly integrated in today's society.
Overall, Locke had several ideas that had major influences on American ideals and how the United State's government is run.
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