What was meant by the Enlightenment idea of natural rights?

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rights given by the government
rights given by the government

rights that all are born with
rights that all are born with

rights given to the wealthy
rights given to the wealthy

rights given to minority groups

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The Enlightenment idea of natural rights refers to rights that all are born with. This concept, popularized by philosophers such as John Locke, posits that individuals possess inherent rights simply by virtue of being human, such as the rights to life, liberty, and property.

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