Question

locke and the state of nature
to understand political power, we must consider the condition in which nature puts all men. it is a state of perfect freedom to do as they wish and dispose of themselves and their possessions as they think fit, within the bounds of the laws of nature. they need not ask permission or the consent of any other man.
in this passage, locke is describing the \state of nature.\ for locke, this state of nature is one in which people are

• unable to keep possessions
• frustrated by natural laws
• perfectly free to do as they wish
• dependent on the cooperation of others.

Explanation:

The provided text from Locke explicitly states the state of nature is a condition of "perfect freedom to do as they wish and dispose of themselves and their possessions as they think fit, within the bounds of the laws of nature". The other options contradict this description: the text does not say people cannot keep possessions, are frustrated by natural laws, or dependent on others.

Answer:

perfectly free to do as they wish