According to Locke, which one of the following is not a natural right?

Key Points

• According to John Locke, natural rights are those rights which are inherent in human beings and not dependent on governments.
• Locke identified three fundamental natural rights: Life, Liberty, and Property.
• These rights are considered inalienable and cannot be surrendered or transferred.
• Equality, while an important principle, is not listed by Locke as a natural right.

Additional Information

• John Locke was a 17th-century English philosopher and physician, widely regarded as one of the most influential Enlightenment thinkers and commonly known as the "Father of Liberalism."
• His work greatly influenced the development of political philosophy and modern liberal democracy.
• Locke's theories on natural rights were foundational to the creation of social contract theory, which posits that governments are formed by the consent of the governed to protect these rights.
• Locke's ideas were instrumental in shaping the American Declaration of Independence, particularly the emphasis on life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.