John Locke (character)

John Locke, a 17th-century philosopher, is best known for his ideas on natural rights and government. He believed that all individuals are born with certain fundamental rights—life, liberty, and property—that cannot be taken away. Locke argued that governments exist to protect these rights, and if they fail, citizens are justified in changing or removing them. His ideas influenced modern democracy and the concepts of personal freedom and individual rights. Overall, Locke emphasized reason, consent, and the importance of a government limited by the rights of the people.