Philosophize This! Episode #035 ... John Locke pt. 1
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Sep 9, 2014 Dive into the thought-provoking world of John Locke! Discover the intriguing questions of self-ownership and the rights we have simply by being born. Explore Locke's revolutionary ideas on ethics and how our understanding of the world shapes our moral frameworks. Delve into his advocacy for life, liberty, and property, and see how his concepts laid the foundation for modern democracy. Unpack the critique of patriarchalism and learn why Locke believes it's the government's duty to protect our natural rights.
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Self-Ownership
- Your body is part of who you are, and you possess it from birth.
- Consider what else you're entitled to simply by being born.
Patriarchalism
- Sir Robert Filmer believed humans are born unfree, subjects to their father, the first natural form of government being a monarchy.
- This is known as patriarchalism, where the monarch acts like a father, and the people are subservient like children.
Locke vs. Filmer
- John Locke challenged monarchial rule, advocating for individual rights and limited government, heavily influencing the Founding Fathers.
- His ideas significantly impacted modern political systems.