John Locke vs Lysander Spooner: Consent of the Governed
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Examining Consent of the Governed
The chapter explores the concept of consent of the governed through the contrasting perspectives of Lysander Spooner and John Locke. Spooner emphasizes the necessity of express consent, criticizing government coercion and hereditary obligations, while Locke discusses the idea of tacit consent through benefiting from the government's authority. The narrative delves into theories of individual choice and ancestral commitments in relation to government consent.
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