John Locke vs Lysander Spooner: Consent of the Governed

Tracing its roots back to John Locke, the Mayflower Compact - and even earlier - the “consent of the governed” was one of the most important principles in the Declaration of Independence, and was the foundation for the formation of the Constitution as well. But, as Lysander Spooner argued - the notion that “all the people” consent exists only in theory. Path to Liberty: May 1, 2024

play_circle_outline

Get replies from creators like TenthAmendmentCenter

thumb_upthumb_downchat_bubble
2upvotes
1remind