What was impact of John Locke’s views on natural law on the Founding Fathers?
What impact did the writings of Baron Montesquieu have on the Founding Fathers of the American political system?
The passage below is from the writings of John Locke.
The state of nature has a law of nature to govern it, . . . and reason, which is that law, teaches all mankind . . . that being all equal and independent, no one ought to harm another in life, health, liberty or possessions.
Source: John Locke, An Essay Concerning the True Original, Extent and End of Civil Government, II, Section 6
Based on this passage, what did Locke mean by the “law of nature”?
The image below concerns government.
Source: U.S. House of Representatives
Which Enlightenment idea is represented by the image?
How are the Enlightenment ideas that influenced the Founding Fathers reflected in modern institutions?