Where Do Individual Rights Come From? God, Government, or...? | Yaron Brook Show
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Rethinking Individual Rights: God vs Democracy
The chapter debates the grounding of individual rights in God according to Locke and Jefferson, suggesting a shift towards democratic foundations. It questions the clarity of God's intentions and advocates for a more tangible basis for political principles. The varying interpretations of rights derived from God raise concerns about arbitrariness and totalitarianism, contrasting with the steadier foundation provided by democracy.
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