Question 15
The early enlightenment philosopher who helped to coin the phrase of natural rights to life, liberty, and property was.
A) John Adams
(B) Charles Montesquieu
© John Locke
Question 16

John Locke, often called the Father of Liberalism, played a crucial role in developing the principle of natural rights during the Enlightenment. His ideas laid the groundwork for modern democracy, emphasizing that individuals possess inherent rights that governments must respect. Locke’s writings inspired revolutions and reformations, especially influencing the American and French revolutions.

Locke’s theory of natural rights suggests that these rights aren’t granted by any authority but are inherent to every person. However, a common mistake is overlooking that for Locke, these rights come with responsibilities, and must be preserved within a society that fosters cooperation and mutual respect, not just individualism.