Between divine right monarchy and natural freedom of mankind
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The paper examines Robert Filmer's arguments in defence of the divine right kings Patriarcha, or Natural Power Kings. Filmer argues that human beings are not born free by nature and, as a result, expected to obey kings/monarchs absolutely without questioning, due arbitrary power and bestowed upon kings. This position defended is antithetical notion natural freedom mankind John Locke other social contract theorists. Contrary view, this suggests exaggerated In paper, I wish critically examine with which he supported his claim. against monarchy for following reasons: (i) it lacks rational justification, (ii) was founded on misinterpretation scriptures, (iii) fails address atheists' question. final analysis, concludes argument question mutual exclusivity concepts discussion rests manifest misinterpretations mankind.
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عنوان ژورنال: Studia philosophica
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['0081-6825', '2296-2883']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5817/sph2022-2-3