Welcome!!!! This blog shows the comparisons between the ideas of Thomas Hobbes and John Locke during the times of the English Civil War and the Glorious Revolution
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The Leviathan, based off of Thomas Hobbes
The Declaration of Independence written by Thomas Jefferson
One of the philosophers whose ideas are the most useful today is John Locke. John Locke was born in 1632 during the time of the English Civil War. This war was fought between supporters of the king and supporters of the parliament. He then studied science and medicine at Oxford University. Many of his ideas were passed down from generation to generation and had a major influence in politics. On the other hand, many people would agree that Thomas Hobbes' ideas are the most useful today. Thomas Hobbes was also from England and was known for writing the Leviathan. John Locke had many ideas that influenced politics leading to today. He stated, "All mankind... being all equal and independent, no one ought to harm another in his life, health, liberty or possessions." This quote resembles Thomas Jeffersons "life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness" who was inspired by Locke's ideas. He believed that the ruler should not have total power, so the people could also ...
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The English Civil War was a period of time of political conflicts between Parliamentarians and Royalists. Royalist were people who favored the ruling of King Charles I while Parliamentarians were people who opposed. Since there was times of conflict, both Thomas Hobbes and John Locke felt that they should generate ideas to keep an orderly society. The Glorious Revolution involved the fall of King James II who was then replaced by his Protestant daughter Mary. This period of time addressed the concerns of religion and politics. This impacted the ideas of John Locke and Thomas Hobbes because they wanted to get their ideas across in times when they need it the most.
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