John Locke and His Philosophy

Who is known as the 'Father of Liberalism'?

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Voltaire

John Locke argued that the primary purpose of government is to:

• Expand territory

• Protect natural rights

• Enforce religious laws

• Maintain social hierarchy

John Locke's political philosophy is often associated with which of the following concepts?

• Totalitarianism

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Theocracy

What did most people at the time believe about natural hierarchy in society?

• Everyone was equal

• You were either born rich & powerful, or were born weak & poor

• Everyone had the same rights

• The weak ruled over the powerful.

What was the common belief about the weak in society at the time?

• They were to rule the powerful

• They were born to serve the powerful

• They had more rights

• They were equal to the powerful.

Why are property rights important to society according to John Locke?

• They create chaos.

• They allow people to participate and benefit from their abilities.

• They are irrelevant.

• They only benefit the wealthy.

What happens if you build something or come up with a new idea according to Locke's views?

• You have no rights to it.

• You have the right to benefit from it.

• The government takes it.

• It becomes public property.

What does Locke's view on property rights imply about personal freedom?

• Personal freedom is limited.

• Personal freedom is enhanced by property rights.

• Personal freedom is irrelevant.

• Personal freedom is restricted by property rights.

Which statement aligns with Locke's view on property rights?

• Property rights are only for the wealthy.

• Everyone has property rights over their labor.

• Property rights are unnecessary.

• Only intellectual property is recognized.

According to Locke, how would people act without government?

• People would live peacefully without any conflicts.

• People would argue or fight over every conflict without a neutral third party to intervene.

• Society would be more organized and peaceful.

• People would have no need for rules or enforcement.