Both Hobbes and Locke reject the idea of divine right and advocate for different forms of government.
Hobbes supports absolutism, while Locke supports constitutionalism.
Hobbes believes that sovereignty resides with the monarch, while Locke believes in the sovereignty of the people.
Locke argues that the purpose of government is to protect the natural rights of life, liberty, and property.
Locke advocates for the right of revolution if government fails to protect citizens' natural rights.
What is the main difference between Hobbes and Locke's views on government?
—Hobbes supports absolutism, where the ruler has absolute power, while Locke supports constitutionalism, where government is limited by law.
What are natural rights according to John Locke?
—Natural rights, as defined by Locke, are life, liberty, and property, given to every human being by God.
Who has sovereignty according to Hobbes?
—Hobbes believes that sovereignty resides with the monarch, who has absolute power.
What is the purpose of government according to Locke?
—Locke argues that the purpose of government is to protect the natural rights of life, liberty, and property.
Does Locke support the right of revolution?
—Yes, Locke believes that if government fails to protect citizens' natural rights, they have the right to overthrow the government.
00:00Introduction to the contrasting views of Thomas Hobbes and John Locke on government.
01:30Hobbes supports absolutism, while Locke supports constitutionalism.
03:45Sovereignty: Hobbes believes it resides with the monarch, while Locke believes in the sovereignty of the people.
05:10Locke's definition of natural rights: life, liberty, and property given by God.
07:25Purpose of government according to Locke: protect natural rights.
09:15Locke supports the right of revolution if government fails to protect natural rights.
