15 Aug 1680 Jahr - John Locke

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1632 - 1704

John Locke was an English philosopher who is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in the history of political thought He is known for his contributions to social contract theory and for his influential ideas about human rights, political authority, and the nature of government

In 1689, Locke published his most famous work, Two Treatises of Government. In this book, he argued that political power is derived from the consent of the governed, and that the purpose of government is to protect the natural rights of individuals, including life, liberty, and property. He also argued that if a government fails to protect these rights, the people have the right to overthrow it.

Locke's ideas had a profound influence on the development of liberal political thought, and they were particularly important in the context of the Glorious Revolution of 1688,w

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