Read the following text. The state of nature has a law of nature to govern it, and reason, which is this law, teaches all humanity that it cannot fail to consult it, that all are equal and independent, and no one should harm another and their life, health, freedom, or goods. LOCKE, John. Second Treatise of Civil Government. Apud: CHEVALLIER. J. J. The great political works from Machiavelli to our times. Rio de Janeiro: Agir, n/d. p. 97 Philosopher John Locke (1632 - 1704) is considered a precursor of the Enlightenment. In the book Second Treatise of Civil Government, published in 1690, Locke presented his conception of

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The correct answer is the alternative "modern liberal state". John Locke, an English philosopher from the 17th century, is considered one of the main thinkers of the Enlightenment. In his work "Second Treatise of Civil Government", he defends the idea that humans are born free and equal, and that the government should protect their natural rights, such as life, freedom, and property. This conception of limited government based on the consent of the governed is fundamental for the development of the modern liberal state. The other alternatives, relationship between human and nature, autocracy, and enlightened despotism, do not fully encompass Locke's ideas in his work.

Question about Politics and Power

Subject Philosophy

Philosophy

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Topic Politics and Power

Politics and Power

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