Question

Whose political philosophy is most clearly reflected in the Declaration of Independence?

Answer 1

The person would be John Locke.

Answer 2

Answer:    John Locke

Explanation:  Famous Enlightenment philosopher and one of the most influential philosophers of this movement. The ideas of the Enlightenment are an integral part of both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.  The most represented with his ideas and influence reflected in the Declaration is certainly John Locke.

Proponent of natural rights as the basis for the exercise of all other rights, namely the rights to life, liberty, property. The government is in the service of the citizens, is obliged to provide the said rights to the citizens, and is elected by the majority, with some sort of agreement between the citizens and the government. Government is interchangeable if it does not work for the benefit and good of the citizens.