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Problem: if we all have the right to punish etc then

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This will lead to chaos

2
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We lack a settled and known law

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Disagreement about what the laws of nature require

3
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We lack an impartial judge

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Biased by our own interests in cases that concern us

4
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We will often lack the power to enforce judgements

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Justice may not be done

5
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In order to preserve our property we need to

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Institute a civil government

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How can a government be instituted

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We all individually give up our right to execute the law of nature in return for the benefits of a political authority

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Benefits of government

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They can better protect our property

8
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Two stages to the formation of government

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We we contract with others to each give up our private executive right to execute the laws of nature - we pool our executive right to form a community
We then entrust executive power to a system of government by majority decision

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To constitute an improvement on state of nature, a government must be sufficient to

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Enforce and promulgate the laws of nature
Constitute an authoritative and neutral source of the arbitration of disputes
Preserve and regulate power

10
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When is one obligated to obey government

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Conforming with the law of nature

Not exceeding what power is entrusted via majority decision

11
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Lofn + consent =

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Political obligation

12
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Is political obligation comprehensive

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Area of authority might be limited by what is necessary to preserve property/ uphold the laws

13
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Does political obligation have significant content-independence

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Limited to property and limited in how it can treat property

14
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Is absolute rule acceptable?

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No, we are God’s property

15
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Is political obligation moral

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It stems from the state of nature (preservation of humankind) so is moral

16
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2 controversies in Locke

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The role of consent

Justified rebellion