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If man in the state of nature...be absolute lord of his own person and possessions, equal to the greatest and subject to nobody, why will he part with his freedom, this empire, and subject himself to the dominion (authority] and control of any other person?..It is obvious to answer that though in the state of nature he hath such a right, yet the enjoyment of it is very uncertain and constantly exposed to the invasion of others, for all being kings as much as he, every man his equal,...the enjoyment of property he has in this state is very unsafe, very insecure. This makes him willing to quit this condition which, however, free, is full of fears and continual dangers; and it is not without reason that he seeks out and is willing to join in society with others...for the mutual preservation of their lives, liberties, and estates, which I call by the general name-property.
Second Treatise of Government by John Locke
Which statement above best describes the point John Locke is making in the passage above?
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O b
Mankind is willing to join together to form a government so as to better protect their lives and property
Each person is their own "king" and should not be under the rule of an unelected leader
O с
Due to a inherent lack of security, men prefer and need an absolute king
• d the threat of danger is common and therefore the responsibility of each individual to protect themselves
Second Treatise of Government by John Locke
Which statement above best describes the point John Locke is making in the passage above?
• a
O b
Mankind is willing to join together to form a government so as to better protect their lives and property
Each person is their own "king" and should not be under the rule of an unelected leader
O с
Due to a inherent lack of security, men prefer and need an absolute king
• d the threat of danger is common and therefore the responsibility of each individual to protect themselves
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GPT-4o mini
The statement that best describes the point John Locke is making in the passage is:
• a
**Mankind is willing to join together to form a government so as to better protect their lives and property.**
In the passage, Locke discusses how individuals in the state of nature possess rights and freedom, but the insecurity and dangers associated with that freedom lead them to form a society for mutual preservation and protection of their lives, liberties, and estates (property).
• a
**Mankind is willing to join together to form a government so as to better protect their lives and property.**
In the passage, Locke discusses how individuals in the state of nature possess rights and freedom, but the insecurity and dangers associated with that freedom lead them to form a society for mutual preservation and protection of their lives, liberties, and estates (property).