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John LockeThe First Treatise of Government
John LockeNonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1689A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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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?
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?
According to Locke, what is the relationship between fatherhood and government? Why does Locke devote so much space to fatherhood?
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