John Locke : Sendal: Justice: Part 4  : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGyygiXMzRk

1)      Accoring to Locke what are three Fundamental Rights – no government can take away (CAN NOT be given up, NOR can we take them away from someone else. They are given by God.)?

 

 

2)      What is the Paradox of Unalienable rights ?

 

 

3)      Is Locke’s argument that private property arises without consent, valid? (discuss this question)

 

 

4)      What is Locke’s Theory of legitimate government?

 

 

5)      What are the limits to government?

 

 

6)      If we all have unalienable rights to life, liberty, and property, how can a government enforce tax laws passed by the representatives of a mere majority?

 

 

7)      What can a legitimate government founded on consent do? What are its powers according to Locke?

 

 

8)      What are some inconveniences of a State of Nature? (2)

 

 

9)      What can the majority decide?

 

 

10)   With a Limited government is the case of taxation for redistribution considered the taking of property?

 

 

11)   Can some people leave and return to a State of Nature?

 

 

12)   How does Locke say there is implied consent in Social Contract?

 

 

13)   Considering the Right to Life, how would Military conscription apply?

 

 

14)   Is Locke basically sanctioning an all-powerful government, despite all that he says about inalienable rights? (discuss this question)

 

 

15)   Could John Locke be considered a Libertarian ally? (discuss this question: Two grounds for Libertarian disappointment in Locke…)