Question

Which Enlightenment philosopher is most closely associated with the idea that governments have the responsibility to guard life, liberty, and property?
A. Baron de Montesquieu

B. Thomas Hobbes
C. John Locke

D. Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Answer 1

C. John Locke

John Locke wrote about the idea of natural rights which included the right to life, liberty, and property.

The writing Two Treatises of Government outlined Locke's philosophy on the role of government. Locke believed that all people were given natural rights by God. These rights of life, liberty, and property need to be protected by the government. Governments that did not protect the natural rights of their citizens could be overthrown or changed to better suit the citizens.

Answer 2

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