Upon what philosopher's idea was the Bill of Rights modeled? [Archive]

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shadow72651

Apr 18, 2012, 10:22 AM

I would like know that oerson.

smoothy

Apr 18, 2012, 10:25 AM

Wondergirl

Apr 18, 2012, 10:28 AM

individual rights = John Locke

Curlyben

Apr 18, 2012, 10:29 AM

Magna Carta?

NeedKarma

Apr 18, 2012, 10:31 AM

Let me google that for you (http://bit.ly/HSr8ee)

ScottGem

Apr 18, 2012, 11:28 AM

I agree with Ben, the Constitution's Bill of Rights was based on the Magna Carta. Therefore, it was not attributable to any one person. Do some research on the Magna Carta for more details.

TUT317

Apr 19, 2012, 04:35 PM

If you are thinking in terms of actual individual then the answer would be John Locke. The Declaration of Independence and the American Constitution uses sentences such as 'All men are created equal', 'Life liberty, and the pursuit of happiness' and a few other similar phrases can be found in Locke's, Second Treatise on Civil Government.

Tut