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John Locke

The First Treatise of Government

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1689

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Essay Topics

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What is natural freedom? How does it contrast with the divine right of kings? What limitations, if any, does Locke place around the concept of freedom in First Treatise?

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Why do you think Locke uses the Old Testament to refute Filmer’s argument for the divine right of kings? How does his approach to Biblical interpretation differ from Filmer’s?

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According to Locke, what is the relationship between fatherhood and government? Why does Locke devote so much space to fatherhood?

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