Why are all humans in a natural "state of equality" according to Locke? Do you find his argument persuasive?
Locke distinguishes between "liberty" and "licence" (7). What do you think he means by this distinction?
To whom did God give "the World," according to Locke?
Locke describes an original "social contract" that he claims is the basis for common political life. What is the "contract"?
What is the main function of political society, according to Locke? (He speaks of "The great end of Men's entring into Society," 12). Do you agree or disagree? Why? What is Locke's argument?