SCS 1160 Lecture : Class 6. Locke.docx
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Writes to argue for this revolution to create a regime of separated powers. The values in locke of democracy, liberalism etc. are not accepted by everyone in the world, and thus the debate continues. Societies like china are not organized around locke"s liberal terms. Locke reminds us that the debate is still occurring and is about whether. Everything in our society is accepting of locke"s views. Filmer was an advocate of the divine right of kings. Locke is arguing for a society based on limited power and divisions of power whereas filmer wants a patriarchal society. People in the patriarchal society must be bound by obligations to family, religious groups, tribes, and love. One side neglects the emotion obligations based on love, and the modern liberal side focuses on reason alone. Characteristics of a traditional society: everyone has a status that is usually inherited; this status will determine your role in the society and in the economy gender roles.