The only aspect which may intervene in the simplicity and pleasure of only having these two Endeavours is that of self-preservation. ... " (Locke 9) So we can already see from this quote that, similar to Hobbes natural man, Locke's also lives his life in a state of natural rationality. However, this quote simultaneously exposes a monumental difference between the two. ... Thus we descend into madness only to be saved by a political authority or "Leviathan.... (Locke 15) From this, with no civil power to whom men can appeal but only the Law of Nature to defend his life, man must ...

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Luther felt that to preserve God's word, religion needed to be separated from politics, because he felt that during the 16th century, the aristocracy, clergy, and military were too intertwined; with one body corrupting the other. ... Luther believed that, while the realms are to be kept separately, because secular rule is ordained by God, it must therefore be followed. In this society, Luther argued, the sword, a political tool, is only introduced to protect Christians, preserve peace, and restrain the wicked. ... Machiavelli sees history as a way to learn from the figures that came befor...

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This was coupled with a separate undertaking in the study of the "ideological origins of the Revolution". ... (p 20) This theory of separate functioning branches of government was what preserved liberty of government. ... Although this theory sounded great and seemed to be maintaining peace, the reality in England was far from it. ... First, the government of eighteenth century England played "a very restricted role in society", acting only when forced to. ... The Craftsman was published weekly or semi-weekly for a full decade, from 1726 to 1736, and then ...

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He deemed that a social contract was required to keep peace and order. ... Again, he believed that only one thing could not be doubted, and that was doubt it self. This is the root of his famous quote " I think, therefore I am".2 Third, Locke's "state of nature- was defined by freedom, equality and consideration of other people's rights. ... Locke gave us a theory of natural law; a natural right which he used to separate between true and false civil government, and to argue for the right to revolt against authoritarian government... Nor does anything happen which does not agree...

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So he not only had a bad image of Westminster, but of the whole idea of public schools in general. ... From the years 1689-1693, he released most of his works. ... We do not gain ideas from within ourselves, but we acquire them from without. ... He did believe in Hobbes's, 'means satisfy the ends' theory but only to a certain extent. ... He claimed that man is capable of only doing one thing that is attaining pleasure. ...

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