Question

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if man in the state of nature is free, if he is absolute lord of his own person and possessions things that he owns, why will he give up his freedom? why will he put himself under the control of any person or institution an organization created for a religious, educational, social, or political purpose? the obvious answer is that rights in the state of nature are constantly exposed to the attack of others. since every man is equal and since most men do not concern themselves with equity and justice, the enjoyment of rights in the state of nature is unsafe and insecure. hence each man joins in society with others to preserve his life, liberty, and property.

1. what do you think locke means by \state of nature?\
2. according to john locke, why would a person \put himself under the control of any person or institution,\ like a government?

Explanation:

1. Para Locke, el "estado de la naturaleza" es un estado en el que los hombres son libres y dueños absolutos de sí mismos y de sus posesiones, pero donde los derechos están expuestos a los ataques de los demás debido a la falta de preocupación general por la equidad y la justicia.
2. Según Locke, una persona se somete al control de una persona o institución como un gobierno para preservar su vida, libertad y propiedad, ya que en el estado de la naturaleza la disfrute de derechos es inseguro.

Answer:

1. Un estado donde los hombres son libres y dueños de sí y de sus posesiones, pero con derechos inseguros.
2. Para preservar su vida, libertad y propiedad.