Natural+rights

Universal rights assumed naturally by all people from birth, natural rights are not contingent upon laws and customs of one's society. Philsophers have posed many questions centering around natural rights, such as which rights are considered "natural", whether they do in fact apply to all people, and if they even exist at all. These types of debate were especially prevalent during the Age of Enlightenment. Enlightenment philosopher John Locke considered "life, liberty, and property" to be natural rights, which Thomas Jefferson used in the Declaration of Independence.

Created by Frances Grimball Feb 11, 2009

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