SOSC 2350 Lecture : SOSC 2350 Note 5.docx
16 Oct 2012
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Three influential works: locke"s second treatise, montesquieu spirit of laws, federalist papers. The creator of the law cannot be limited to that same law (it can be altered as will) Rejected separation of powers, as this would generate conflict within the divided sovereign handicapping its ability to preserve social order. Rule of law and liberal systems: political liberalism: human society should be organized in accordance with certain unchangeable and individuals and inviolable rights. Rights to life, liberty and property: 17th century liberalism opposed absolute monarchism (hobbesian sovereign) Free individuals could form a stable society through self government. This government would be accorded the power to make, execute and apply laws for the public good. It"s responsibility to one another to create a society that will allow the freedom and fulfillment of individuals. It will allow freedom for individuals to succeed. The laws are only there to ensure that abuse doesn"t.
