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The "Declaration of Independence" and John Locke?s "Second Treatise", 2002.
This paper illustrates the many parallel constructs between the "Declaration of Independence" and John Locke?s "Second Treatise".
2,000 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 2 sources, $ 63.95
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The author believes that one of the ideas most expounded by John Locke was his belief that all men have been created free and equal by God. The paper points out that Locke said that God gave man "certain rights that shall not be taken away from him, those rights being life, liberty, health and possessions; but, in the "Declaration of Independence", the pursuit of happiness is mentioned instead of possessions. The author concludes that men tend to remain passive in times when action is necessary on the assumption that someone else will instigate a change. Table presentations.
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"Men give their consent to be governed: therefore, the true power of the government is derived from the consent of the governed, as no people can be suppressed unwillingly for too long a time when freedom stirs in their souls. Once a man enters into a united political society, thereby submitting himself to the power, which he and his fellow citizens have bestowed upon his government; he is bound by obligation to uphold the laws that have been established by the government for the benefit of the community."
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John Locke and the American Declaration of Independence, 2007.
This paper demonstrates John Locke's influence on the Declaration of Independence.
1,049 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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The paper analyzes the importance of John Locke's philosophy on the American Declaration of Independence of 1776. The paper examines various segments of Locke's "The Second Treatise of Civil Government" and shows how the textual language within the Declaration of Independence reflects his philosophy. The paper discusses the historical proof that Locke was not merely a secondary influence on the document but that he was a main philosophical component of the birth of the American republican ideology.
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"The first philosophical basis of the Declaration of Independence was found upon Enlightenment philosophers, such as John Locke. In many ways, the development for a new phase of human freedom was being known through such terms as "natural rights", which were based on new perspectives about Nature and the way that human beings interrelated within a government prospectus. Although some may argue that Locke played a minor part in the many influences on the document, it is apparent that his philosophy is paramount to the anti-monarchical disposition of the Continental Congress. The dictates of new governing principle relied on the importance of human liberty for all, not simply the few that controlled government."
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John Locke's "Second Treatise on Government", 2008.
A look at how John Locke expresses his belief in "Second Treatise on Government" that the English did the right thing in replacing the reigning monarch, James II, with William of Orange.
865 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 30.95
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This paper explains that John Locke wrote the Second Treatise on Government at a difficult time in English history - when the English had just driven out the reigning monarch, James II, replacing him with William of Orange in the Glorious Revolution of 1688. The paper further relates that while prominent political theorist decried this as a violation of the divine right to kings, Locke believed that the English had done the right thing and set out to prove this view. The paper then looks at how Locke expresses this belief in his "Second Treatise on Government".
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"An individual's body is property belonging only to that individual. Anything that the individual removes from the state of nature by the labor of the individual's own he invests with labor by the very act of removing the thing from the state of nature. In doing so, the individual makes it his own property, appropriating it exclusively to himself. The labor which the individual invests in goods in taking them from the state of nature makes that the individual's property. Whatever he takes out of a natural state is improved by taking it out of the natural state."
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John Locke, 2008.
This is a historical study and analysis of John Locke's philosophy towards the American Declaration of Independence and his influence on the American Revolution.
2,530 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 76.95
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This essay analyzes the importance of John Locke's philosophy on the American Declaration of Independence of 1776. The paper analyzes various segments of Locke's "The Second Treatise of Civil Government," the philosophical influence of the 'government by consent' for American leaders who sought to create a new representational republican government. This paper argues that the basis of Locke's philosophy on governing is readily applicable to the way and manner in which personal liberties took a greater value in early America. By understanding the premise of life, liberty, and the pursuit of individual liberties, Locke's philosophy represents a major influence on how America's revolution created a republican government that denied absolutist governmental institutions within this historical period.
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"The ultimate act of revolution must stem from a dissolution of the laws that had once formed the unity of government. Locke also proposed this solution when a government had violated its own laws, especially through the corruption of those that rule or make these laws in association with the people. For the Founding Fathers, the ideology of representational government had become paramount, as they had virtually no rights to legally debate or vote in laws that might be beneficial for them, as well as the British government. They defined these beliefs through Locke's understanding of the inherent right of those being ruled to have a legal representation, even under a monarchy..."
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John Locke's Philosophy of Government, 2007.
This paper examines the work of several critics in order to analyze the meaning of political power as presented by John Locke in his "The Second Treatise of Civil Government".
3,850 words (approx. 15.4 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 105.95
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This paper explains that John Locke suggestion, in his "The Second Treatise of Civil Government", that establishing the rule of law without the use of force is not easy; however, Locke's discussion is clouded not only by vagueness but also by the fact that he "says too much". The author stresses that there is evidence that John Locke indeed supported the American colonies' drive for freedom. The paper relates that Locke points out specifically in his "Second Treatise" that taking property without the will and consent of the people is against both natural law and the fiduciary nature of civil authority.
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The Limits and Functions of Government
Political Power
Hobbes on Sovereignty
Does Locke Trust People Too Much?
Conclusion
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"In fact, the British had repealed the Stamp Act after the colonies dumped tea in Boston harbor and otherwise rebelled against heavy-handed British rule; the colonies also objected to the very fact that they had come over to the new world seeking both religious freedom and a chance to get a new start economically. And from far away in England, came oppressive rule and taxation "without representation." Locke expressed - in his Letter on Toleration, which was "highly esteemed in New England" and which "the care of souls cannot belong to the civil magistrate," ..."
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The Declaration of Independence, 2002.
An overview of the Declaration of Independence including its content and its impact on the declaration of the American War of Independence.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper will explain the basic ideas contained in the Declaration of Independence, the impact of the declaration upon the American War of Independence and the reasons for the appeal of the Declaration as a "radical document". These themes will be discussed and analyzed to better understand the premise of the Declaration of Independence and to see why and how it worked within the times it was written in.
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Concepts within the Declaration of Independence, 2002.
This paper traces some of the historical steps that led to the words in the Declaration of Independence: ?We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, ? .?
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This paper points out that the idea of democracy in the the Declaration of Independence wasn?t new; ancient Greece had been ruled by a modified form of democracy that gave the right to vote to the upper echelons of male citizens. The paper explains that the ideas upon which the Declaration of Independence began with discoveries in science that revealed that our physical world was governed by predictable rules, by cause and effect. The author believes that John Locke had the most profound effect on the thinking of the men who would eventually shape the Constitution of the United States.
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"In reports of the events leading up to the American Revolution, the King of England is often depicted as a dictator who pronounced law as he saw fit based on his absolute power. However, the notion of a monarch with absolute power was not the standard for most of European history. The agreement signed after the Norman victory in 1066 required that the King share some of his power with representatives from the nobility. The idea that kings ruled by divine right was put forth by Jean Bodin in 1576 and embraced by James I of England. Oliver Cromwell embraced the idea and dissolved the Parliament, which although not a true democracy, provided some checks and balances for the ruler."
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The Declaration of Independence, 2003.
This rhetorical analysis of the Declaration of Independence.
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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This paper examines the U.S.'s Declaration of Independence. Through a rhetorical analysis, the paper studies what the Declaration sets out to accomplish and how it does this. The paper also looks at political rhetoric and types of persuasion used in a document. The paper concludes with a discussion of the concept of ethos and the idea of logos, as it pertains to the Declaration of Independence.
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"The Declaration of Independence is a word document by Thomas Jefferson that exhibits all three types of rhetorical persuasion. The three main types of persuasion that a person can use when ..."
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The U.S. Declaration of Independence, 2006.
This paper analyzes the U.S. Declaration of Independence from the standpoint of word choice, grammatical structure and the progression of argument, all of which affect the meaning of this document.
3,340 words (approx. 13.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 95.95
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This paper explains that Thomas Jefferson chose each word of the U.S. Declaration of Independence with care and committees revised it with prudence, giving the nation with a very carefully planned, meticulously executed statement, which is extremely effective in its brevity, clarity and logical progression. The author points out that the very first word, "when", implies that the statement to follow is inevitable; the framers of this declaration could have used the word "if" but this (1) would diminish the drive of the sentence by making the later "dissolving" of political bands uncertain and (2) would make the action of declaring independence an option rather than a duty. The paper relates that the second paragraph showcases the simple logical progression of Thomas Jefferson's brilliance and serves as the moral and philosophical grounds for separation and for the colonists duty to throw off an oppressive government. Several quotations.
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""To assume" has a double meaning in its usage in the above paragraph. To assume can mean to presuppose something (here it is the separate and equal station that the colonies felt that they had a right to enjoy). Also, the word assume means to take responsibility upon one's self. It is a statement directed toward the colonies' rights to enjoy a separate and equal status, and their willingness, even eagerness to take on whatever responsibility that may entail. If the Declaration of Independence is to be viewed from the vantage that it was written, then it would be appropriate to assume that the Nature's God referred to in this passage is, in fact, the deist God. The very fact that the word Nature comes before Nature's God suggests the subordinate role of God in the everyday world."
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Declaration of Independence, 2002.
A study of individual rights and national precedent, through cultural changes which are reflected in the Declaration of Independence.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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This is a report on Don Nardo's book "The Declaration of Independence: A Model for Individual Rights". The book presents the Declaration in both a historical and philosophical light, pointing out in various revisions of the Declaration, what elements have survived into present-day American moral beliefs, and which have been abandoned or altered. The paper also discusses the taxation and military occupation that instigated the American Revolution.
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Declaration of Independence, 2007.
This paper discusses the US Declaration of Independence that was adopted in 1776.
2,942 words (approx. 11.8 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 87.95
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The paper relates that the US Declaration of Independence can be considered the first statement of the values and legal structure for the new nation. The paper discusses the ideas the document is based on and the events that led up to the actual writing of the Declaration.
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"The Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Second Continental Congress in 1776 and can be considered the first statement of the values and legal structure for the new nation. The first draft was written by Thomas Jefferson, after which ideas were incorporated from John Adams and Benjamin Franklin. The document was adopted on July 4 to usher in a new political age. The document was written at the request of the Second Continental Congress and expressed several political ideas than current in the colonies. These ideas had been expressed by others in a different form, but they were now brought together by Jefferson in a final statement of independence from England. Garry Wills in the title of his book Inventing America characterizes the nature of this process, a process of invention that helped produce the mechanism of the new government."
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The Declaration of Independence, 2002.
A look at some of the causal factors behind Thomas Jefferson's Declaration of Independence.
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This paper will discuss the range of complaints that the colonies had under the proposals projected in the writings of Thomas Jefferson. Thomas Jefferson's Declaration of Independence addresses the colonist's grievances against the British Crown prior to 1776. Amongst these complaints were tax, trade, and mercantilism. In the advent of such a Declaration, we must ask: were the colonists represented properly with this range of ideas
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"Declaration of Independence", 2008.
A review of "Declaration of Independence: A Study in the History of Political Ideas" by Carl L. Becker.
711 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 25.95
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The paper relates that "Declaration of Independence: A Study in the History of Political Ideas" by Carl L. Becker is unique in that it focuses the reader's attention on the document itself rather than its its historical and political origins. The paper discusses Becker's theme that the Declaration is a direct reflection of Jefferson's personal political philosophy and literary skill. The paper also examines the strengths and weaknesses of this book and compares it to other books and articles on this topic. An annotated bibliography is included with the paper.
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"Becker's eminent background as an historian, his analytical viewpoint, and his purpose for writing this book are evident in every chapter as he thoroughly analyzes the historical and philosophical antecedents of the Declaration of Independence, first from a natural rights perspective and then from a British Empire perspective. After discussing these influences he proceeds to explain the drafting process Jefferson engaged in, which produced a document of exceptionally high literary quality. In the final chapter, Becker examines the philosophy of the Declaration of Independence in the Nineteenth Century and how it was perceived and understood by succeeding generations. (Becker 1991)"
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The Declaration of Independence, 2006.
A close analysis of the American Declaration of Independence.
3,350 words (approx. 13.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 95.95
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This paper presents an analysis of the Declaration of Independence, paying careful attention to word choice, grammatical structure, and progression of argument which all affect meaning. The paper follows the document completely from beginning to end, and expands upon its meaning for Americans, past and present.
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"In the phrase "to dissolve the Political Bands which have connected them" in choosing the word "dissolving", the authors make it clear that the process of this break in political ties is a slow one, rather than a quick and hasty severing of connections. This is perhaps a foreshadowing of the later argument that the colonies did everything in their power to avoid the break, but despite their efforts, the British Crown maintained its corrosive attitude toward the citizens of its land, thus eventually embittering the colonists and literally, by its own doing, dissolving any political ties that existed between England and her colonies."
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The Declaration of Independence, 2002.
This paper discusses the Declaration of Independence.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper provides a detailed account of the effect of the Declaration of Independence over the Thirteen Colonies later known as the Thirteen States of America.
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