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John Locke, C. B. Macpherson, ed.

Second Treatise of Government

Nonfiction | Essay / Speech | Adult | Published in 1689

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Essay Topics

1.

Is there a modern-day equivalent to Robert Filmer’s assertion of the divine right of kings? If so, what is it?

2.

If human beings inhabit the state of nature continually, do they also in some way inhabit the state of war continually as well? Explaining your reasoning.

3.

What are the key differences between a community and a political society? Use examples from the text to support your reasoning.

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