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Anonymous

Jan 17, 2025

Match each enlightenment philosopher to his philosophy. john locke william blackstone adam smith thomas hobbes the social contract

Match each Enlightenment philosopher to his corresponding philosophy. The philosophers to consider are John Locke, William Blackstone, Adam Smith, and Thomas Hobbes.

  1. The social contract is an agreement in which individuals exchange some of their personal freedoms for the sake of common security.
  2. Natural law was bestowed upon humanity by God.
  3. Government cannot infringe upon citizens’ natural rights to life, property, and liberty.
  4. A free-market economy allows for minimal government interference in business and trade.

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John LockeThe social contract is an agreement  in which people exchange some of  their individual freedoms for common  security.Locke believed that human nature is based on reason and tolerance. He also believed that human nature allowed people to be selfish. William Blackstone Government cannot obstruct citizens’ natural rights to life, property, and liberty.William Blackstone was important becuase he created a record of common law.Adam Smith A free-market economy prevents a government from interfering too much with business and trade.In a free market the prices for goods and services are determined by the open market and the consumers. Thomas HobbesNatural law was given to humans by God.Hobbes had a pessimistic outlook on human nature. He believed a monarchy was best.
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Anonymous

Feb 16, 2025

John locke: social contractWilliam Blackstone: Government cannot obstruct citizens’natural rights to life, property, andliberty.Adam Smith: A free-market economy prevents agovernment from interfering toomuch with business and trade.Thomas Hobbes:Natural law was given to humans byGod.Explanation:
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Anonymous

Feb 21, 2025

answer: match each enlightenment philosopher to his philosophy. john locke william blackstone adam smith thomas hobbes the social contract is an agreement in which people exchange some of their individual freedoms for common security. arrowright natural law was given to humans by god. arrowright government cannot obstruct citizens' natural rights to life, property, and liberty. arrowright a free-market economy prevents a government from interfering too much with business and trade. arrowrightexplanation:

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