What is john Locke's beliefs about human rights as natural rights?

Answer 1

The Declaration of Independence

john Locke believed that human beings were born with certain divine rights, the right to live, the right to liberty, the right to good health etc. he argued that these rights alone, the "natural rights", are soley capable of maintaining a harmonious society. he argued that the presence of a ruler to carry out "human rights" is uncalled for as human beings, through rationality and instinct already now them. a sovereign, he pointed out, limits human liberty (one of our natural rights) while performing a pseudo-enforcement of human rights and so absolute democracy (some may say anarchy) would be better off for society.in other words Locke believed human beings are perfectly capable of governing themselves as the respect for human rights is innate and so is natural.

Answer 2

John Locke believed that human rights are natural rights that are inherent to every individual by virtue of being human. He argued that these rights include life, liberty, and property, and that they are not derived from government or society but are fundamental to human nature. Locke believed that individuals have a right to pursue their own happiness and self-preservation, which should be protected by a just government.