John Dunn

John Dunn was a prominent 17th-century English political philosopher and historian. He is best known for his work on the nature of sovereignty and authority, emphasizing that political power is derived from social contracts and the collective will of the people. Dunn argued that legitimate government depends on the consent of the governed and that sovereignty is a central and indivisible authority within a state. His ideas contributed significantly to modern political theory, influencing concepts of democracy, authority, and the relationship between citizens and rulers.