John Locke

English philosopher, John Locke, based his theories on natural law. Locke, as well as another philosopher, Thomas Hobbes, felt that a government should be based on a social contract. Although, Hobbes felt that a social contract is an agreement to give up freedom and live under a ruler, Locke felt that the ruler should have limited power and the government should be acceptable to all citizens. Locke believed people in a state of nature are …showed first 75 words of 357 total…

…showed last 75 words of 357 total…This is a very excellent form of keeping a level of security between the people and their ruler. In conclusion, Locke's ideas on a government like a democracy, would be the longest lasting and best type of government. A perfect example of a democratic government is America. Locke's ideas on a social contract, the right of the people to overthrow their government, and the idea of natural law, would help in establishing the best government.