William Blackstone Research Paper

William Blackstone was a eighteenth century Englishman that was a proud member of Parliament, though many would suggest that his views completely discounted the thought of the British Sovereignty. Though later his beliefs to devise the English Common Law would bring to life America's craving for independence from the Crown. Blackstone was the philosopher that stated, "The absolute rights of man... are usually summed up in one general appellation...of acting as one thinks fit."(Blackstone) In thought his views were perfect in sum. In others they were completely against the ideas of the British at the time. When he says, "absolute rights of men," he means by state and precedence over fair rights when it comes to enforcement.
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A quote by Blackstone states, "origin of private property is probably found in nature," which is only thought of by Blackstone because of his uncertainty whether to adopt the laws of nature, or the ideas of the social compact theory. He later turned to the law of God, he then indicated to Genesis and question weather the Creator gave, "Dominion over all the Earth,"(Bible, Genesis)
Blackstone, later in his life chose the social compact theory against none other. Blackstone states that, " necessity begat property," this quote today is used in Systematic Theology, is a discipline of Christian theology that formulates an orderly, rational, and coherent account of the Christian faith and beliefs.
Blackstone later modified his social contract theory stating that, " "bodily labor, bestowed upon any subject which before lay in common to all men, is universally allowed to give the fairest and most reasonable title to an exclusive property therein." (Blackstone) The Framers of the constitution with all the intricacies, and exceptions put William Blackstone's theories without doubt that it would trouble the new United