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This 5 page paper compares and contrasts the ideas of these two theorists. Different notions of freedoms are highlighted. The paper argues that their notions of freedom are incompatible. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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in thought and in providing information to demonstrate such incompatibilities, Locke and Marx are good candidates. In terms of Lockes political theory, one sees that Christianity, natural law theory and
newer notions of individuality and freedom are amongst constitutive elements ("Lecture #7," 2003). However, Locke (1988) clearly exemplifies his ideology in terms of freedom in his Second Treatise.
Locke continues to attach himself to the romantic notion of individuality and self rule, something entrenched in modern day notions of what freedom and liberty are. Yet, he acknowledges
that it is not a practical state. In order to live in a society, one must conform to an extent and give up individual freedom. Of course, the trading of
freedom for practicality is only meant to refer to the fact that anarchy does not work. While individual freedom is important, a society without rules and regulations is simply impractical.
Of course, the fact that individuality is held high, and at the same time compromised, may be seen as a contradiction. How can Locke reconcile the two positions whereby he
contends that man should be ruled but at the same time, free? Even if he uses God as the reason for one man being superior to another, the contradiction still
stands. Despite some inadequacies in his work, the simplicity of Locke is compelling. Further, he no more contradicts himself than any other politician. Society is ordered in such a
way as to maintain a balance between freedom and control. Locke is on target with his assertions, and in fact many of his principles are evidenced in the governments of
modern day society. Marxs theory is quite different. Although Marx supports the notion of freedom, his ideas are completely different. Marx above all fears alienation and believes that every mans
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