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Explain that John Locke is the father of liberalism.

According to Vahan, Locke's thoughts revolve around individuals, that is, the priority of renunciation exists in Locke's thoughts.

Locke's idea of freedom of individuals is the central point of liberalism. Locke said that the state should not interfere in the work of individuals, that is, it is also an exponent of the principle of non-intervention.

Following are the facts about Locke being liberal:

Locke supported a limited and constitutional state by dividing the powers of the state.

Locke said that due to autocracy there would be anarchy in the state and the role of the individual in the patriarchal state would be only that of a slave.

Locke has described the origin of the state and the functions of the state in his famous work "Two Treatises of Government". He talks about limiting the powers of the state.

James Tully said about Locke that Locke is the father of liberalism and the originator of the theory of nonintervention because he is against anarchy and complete autocratic rule.

Locke said that all people are equal, everyone has conscience and they form the state with the consent of conscience, but on that basis, people can also express their opposition. His revolution was against the state, not the world war of the community.

Locke was a supporter of complete freedom of individuals. Locke said that all people are intelligent, all know their interests better. Therefore, the state should not have any control over them.

In conclusion, Locke's views are individualistic as well as liberal. The influence of liberalism has maintained its relevance for 500 years and even in future the liberalism propounded by Locke will be more relevant.

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