Deck 72: John Locke: The Democratic

Question 1

Wolff sets forth a version of anarchism, holding that all forms of government violate our overriding duty to act autonomously. Wolff's argument (and essay) can be divided into two parts. In the first he describes the meaning of political authority, distinguishing it from mere power. In the second part he defines autonomy and argues that it is incompatible with accepting authority.
-Locke argues that the people should be the judge of when revolution is warranted.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Wolff sets forth a version of anarchism, holding that all forms of government violate our overriding duty to act autonomously. Wolff's argument (and essay) can be divided into two parts. In the first he describes the meaning of political authority, distinguishing it from mere power. In the second part he defines autonomy and argues that it is incompatible with accepting authority.
-Locke is a pessimist about human nature; he thinks people are basically greedy and treacherous.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Wolff sets forth a version of anarchism, holding that all forms of government violate our overriding duty to act autonomously. Wolff's argument (and essay) can be divided into two parts. In the first he describes the meaning of political authority, distinguishing it from mere power. In the second part he defines autonomy and argues that it is incompatible with accepting authority.
-Locke argues that a social contract requires a Leviathan to reign supreme.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Wolff sets forth a version of anarchism, holding that all forms of government violate our overriding duty to act autonomously. Wolff's argument (and essay) can be divided into two parts. In the first he describes the meaning of political authority, distinguishing it from mere power. In the second part he defines autonomy and argues that it is incompatible with accepting authority.
-Locke thinks the state should be constituted by a strong, even ruthless, authority.