John Locke, an English philosopher from the early Enlightenment, shares his views on a civil government and civil society in his book The Second Treatise on Civil Government. To understand Locke's views regarding government and the extent of its powers take a look at our government today. Locke believed in limitations on government. In addition to that, he believed that the government also had a responsibility to protect and help its citizens. Much like the parent-child relationship he describes.
He explains the responsibilities of the parent as "...to give such strength and health to th
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