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    This paper analyzes the social contract theory of John Locke and how his values are consistent with the criminal justice system and private security settings of today. It will further discuss whether or not Locke’s’ values and principles apply to both criminal justice and private security venues. I will also summarize the major differences of the social contract theories; identify the key principles associated with Locke’s social contract theory; identify how these principles are inculcated in the

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    2013 Professor Gregory Shrout The philosophical ideals embodied by the Declaration of Independence declared that all men "are created equal" and therefore everyone had the same rights. As a former South Carolina slave‚ I was so glad to hear this. For once I was hopeful that maybe after all; I could still have a chance to be free. Furthermore‚ the Declaration of Independence stated that every person had "unalienable rights [which included the right to] life‚ liberty and the

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    John Locke’s Theory of Knowledge Submitted to: Mr. Waseem Hassan Submitted by: Ali Furqan Syed Class: MPhil (1st Semester) LAHORE INSTITUTE OF FUTURE EDUCATION LAHORE John Locke’s Theory of Knowledge John Locke’s Essay Concerning

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    and economic changes was the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This changed the course of American history. This led to United States independence from Britain. What this declaration established was a basic natural rights to all Americans. This document is relevant in today society. This was a declaration that had separate the 13 colonies from Great Britain. What this declaration stated was grievance against the British. The declaration was written by one founding father. 56 men

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    Declaration of Independence vs. Gettysburg Address The Declaration of Independence and the Gettysburg Address are glimpses into America’s history. They were written in two different time periods: America’s first years in 1776 and the Civil War in the 1800’s. Despite their time gap‚ they are similar because they both explain to the reader what is going on during their time period. However‚ the country was going through different events and so these two documents are diverse as well. Both

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    article demanded that America must save their country for future generations by protecting its values and that the Countrymen must “defeat those who want to enslave us” and “should act as guardians of the liberty of their country.” The Declaration of Independence (Document 5) also supports the justification of breaking away from British rule asserting that the Acts that Britain is enforcing are taking away the natural rights of the colonists and they must fight to protect and preserve them. The document

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    Sense was a pamphlet by Thomas Paine‚ but the Declaration of Independence was a formal document. The most important difference between Common Sense and the Declaration of Independence is that Paine spent more work on Common Sense than the Declaration of Independence is. So we can see more details from the Common Sense. For example‚ “He sets out reasons why the British system fails to provide adequate checks on the king.” ("Common Sense" 1) The declaration should not be misused by the king. However

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    The Declaration of Independence is only a written statement that declares that the 13 colonies were independent and self-governed states and no longer under the rule of the British. It declares that the United States of America is an independent nation. The Constitution is the foundation of the U.S. government. The Constitution is called as the highest law of the country. The Declaration of Independence puts out the government’s philosophy that all the

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    this essay‚ I argue that John Locke would agree in the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL). I would examine my arguments by presenting Locke’s arguments and views in the state of nature‚ state of war‚ the creation of money in the state of war‚ and property rights that DAPL representatives have. In the end of this essay‚ I am hoping to prove that Locke has convinced his reader that the construction of DAPL is an appropriate action to take. According to Locke‚ “We must consider‚ what

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    Slavery was against the Declaration of Independence. As a human being‚ freedom is essential and important element in one’s life. Without freedom‚ the consequence will be harm for both personal life and entire society. Douglass introduces in detail that slaves cannot have neither rights nor own wishes of doing things. In the text‚ “’if you give a nigger an inch‚ he will take an ell. A nigger should know nothing but to obey his master-to do as he is told to do” (Chapter 6) indicates that masters did

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