Jurisprudence 315 University of Miami School of Law

II. Where does one find the Law?

1. Nature

1. Locke

In reading the Locke excerpts, it may be helpful to ask how Locke answers these questions:

1. What are the rules in the state of nature and where are they derived from?
2. Was there ever actually state of nature? Does it matter if this is a historical claim or just a metaphor?
3. How does one move from a state of nature to a new state?
4. How does one acquire property?
5. Can one become the owner of the ocean by the admixture of a can of tomato paste?
6. When if ever are revolutions justified according to Locke?
7. Can a person agree to be tyrannized?

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