Which Enlightenment philosopher influenced Jefferson in the "Natural Rights" section of the Declaration of Independence?

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Hugh Bartlett

10 April, 10:23

Which Enlightenment philosopher influenced Jefferson in the "Natural Rights" section of the Declaration of Independence?

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Amie · Answer 1

John Locke.

" the Declaration of Independence draws heavily on the ideas of Enlightenment thinkers such as John Locke. much of what Jefferson wrote in the Declaration comes directly from Locke's ideas about government."