Locke believed everyone had natural rights, stemming from our moral duties. We have a duty not to steal, therefore it follows that we have a natural right to property. We have a duty not to kill, therefore a right to life. And as we have a duty not to oppress others, we thus have a right to liberty.
Philosopher John Locke
Government had just three duties – to preserve life, to preserve liberty by administering justice, and to fund public goods.
Philosopher John Locke
