The Egyptian Revolution of 2011 was cajoled into existence because of the ideas of thinkers like John Locke. John Locke was an enlightenment thinker, and also a physician and philosophers. He expressed the ideas of having a moral obligation to overthrow government if they do not uphold to the people’s needs.The Egyptian Revolution was a movement that was part of the Arab Springs, it consisted of civil disobediences and riots.The Egyptian Revolution or Egyptian Upheaval of 2011 was prompted by ideas like John Locke’s idea of society having a moral obligation to revolt and overthrow the government if they do not uphold to the need of the people.
Locke was born in Wrington, United Kingdom, in 1632. In his early years he worked as a lawyer. He later on became a philosopher to make up some of the most important ideas in history.John Locke was probably one of the most influential thinkers of the Enlightenment, because his ideas influenced a multitude of events and movements. The Enlightenment, was a period in time in western europe, that there were cultural and intellectual ideas brought into view that changed the way the world thinks. …show more content…
Millions of protesters, from various socioeconomic statuses came to participate in the demonstrations and marches, for the reason to overthrow the Egyptian President, Hosni Mubarak. The upheaval started in 2011 but it is still an ongoing issue, but it is not as extreme as it was during 2012 -