The development of Western Political thought started around 594 B. some could say with the reforms that Solon did and those that followed him, many great men contributed the development of Western Political thought, but there were some principles that had a big influence on the development. The 3 religions that arose from the Middle East, idea of due process and individual rights and liberties, and essential parts of democracy.
The development of Judaism, Islam, and Christianity contributed greatly to the development of Western Political thought in many different ways. They influenced the idea of individual worth and an individual's responsibility in life. A key belief in Judaism that led to new emphasis on individual worth was that God had given humans moral freedom, meaning the freedom to choose between evil and good, therefore the person was responsible for the choices he or she made in life. The Jewish also believed that every person had the responsibility to oppose injustice and opposition and assist the unfortunate. Christianity had an important belief that helped in the development of Western Political thought, the essential equality in all human beings. Islam also had ideas of self worth and responsibility that helped contribute to the development of Western Political thought. The teaching of Islam emphasized on the dignity of all human beings and the brotherhood of all people, as well as a unity of all people that leads to the tolerance of different groups within a community. All of these religions had an influence on the development of Western Political thought, mainly the responsibilities of individuals to combat oppression, an individual's self worth, and the equality of all people. .
Western Political thought was heavily influenced by individual rights and liberties and due process. Many of the reasons why people revolted against their current government system was because the people had almost no rights, it was all controlled by the king.
