the concept in the declaration of independence are based on the ideas of the philospher?

Question

modern history

Answer 1

Locke....Life Liberty and Property (changed to pursuit of happiness by our founding fathers cause they didn't think everyone could afford property)

additionally from Wikipedia...

The Preamble of the Declaration is influenced by Enlightenment philosophy, including the concepts of natural law, self-determination, and Deism. Ideas and even some of the phrasing was taken directly from the writings of English philosopher John Locke, particularly his Second Treatise on Government, titled "Essay Concerning the true original, extent, and end of Civil Government." In this treatise, Locke espoused the idea of government by consent. Locke wrote that human beings had certain natural rights. Other influences included the Discourses of Algernon Sydney, and the writings of Wawrzyniec Grzymala Goslicki and Thomas Paine. According to Jefferson, the purpose of the Declaration was "not to find out new principles, or new arguments, never before thought of . . . but to place before mankind the common sense of the subject, in terms so plain and firm as to command their assent, and to justify ourselves in the independent stand we are compelled to take."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Declaration_of_Independence

Answer 2

Any concept based on philosophical ideas. Hitler, Stalin, Lenin...all had an idea drawn from philosophies...Philosophy, any philosophy is like a Bible, can be understood and applied in a variety of ways. Good philosophy is that which does not roaming in details but displaying a big positivity. Declaration of Independence is a living Dignity, which is a presentation of it. And dignity is quality, which people have been misunderstood for centuries...Today is not different than centuries ago.

Answer 3

The philosophy of John Locke is the most prominant. He stated everyone was entitled to "life, liberty, and estate" which, of course, was changed to "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness".

Answer 4

John Locke.
Ideas and even some of the phrasing were taken directly from his writings