The Mind of a Revolution
John Locke is best known for his theories of government. His views greatly oppose those of Thomas Hobbes. Hobbes believed that a government should be ruled by an absolute power; however, Locke claimed that the power of the government belonged to the people. Furthermore, Locke felt that all members of society are equal under a just law. With this equality, each man has the God given right to revolt against a tyrant if deemed necessary.
Locke believed that the relationship between the government and its people is in the form of a "social contract". Moreover, the citizens complied to relinquish certain freedoms for the protection and leadership of the government. However, if the government overstepped its boundary, the government's side of the "contract" was viewed as non-existent. When this "contract" is nullified, the people have a right to overthrow the government. Furthermore, the people are obligated to rebel and replace the government. These were Locke's beliefs. If a government is unable to protect the life, liberty, and property of the people, the people have the power to revoke the responsibility of the government.
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Many people did not share the same view as Locke. They objected to Locke's claim that the people should have the power to take down governments. These people believed that Locke was giving too much power to the people. If the people have too much power, they can revolt against the government on an impulse. With the power presented by Locke, the ...