Essays on Toleration

John Locke wrote ‘The Letter Concerning Toleration’ among all people. At the time, there were diversities exhibited by people especially in matters regarding religions and faith. The letter called for toleration, bearing that Catholicism was taking root and becoming strong in Europe, especially in England. Due to the fact that there were many religions in the world, and all of them claimed to be the most powerful, and have a majority of followers, Locke saw that the only way to a peaceful coexistence would be through toleration of each other, regardless of which faith a person subscribed. Christianity was ...

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I find vision of tolerance is ethical and useful, because with vision of tolerance, Locke promoted toleration for religious beliefs of alternative religions. Locke is, however, of the view that the use of force by the government or state in order to compel people to practice a particular religion is illegal or unlawful. Further, he emphasizes on separation of state and church as he argues that the role of government is to manage external affairs of well-being of individuals, and the role of church is to manage internal affairs in an effectual manner. In my opinion, Locke’s tolerance ...

The Theories of Toleration

The ideas about tolerance have been central subjects of papers of the majority of philosophers of different times. Since the divergence of religions and personal beliefs was becoming more obvious, the society needed some impulse to understand how to deal with people who think differently. Therefore, Montesquieu, Voltaire and Locke as key authors of their times could not but reflect their views on tolerance. They all are united in the idea that religion should not serve as a distinctive feature for people, as any religious view cannot be proved. Intolerance in this issue may lead to long-lasting but the ...

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Benevolent despot refers to an authoritarian rule which is characterized by kindness and generosity. It also refers to enlightened absolutism which is a situation when rulers are influenced by enlightenment. Enlightened monarchs tended to allow religious toleration, freedom of speech and the press and right to hold private property. Most of them fostered arts, sciences and education.

Fredrick II, The Great had ideas of the French enlightenment in his youth and maintained the ideas throughout his life. Fredrick declined to endorse the Pragmatic Sanction of 1713. This was an idea which was very common with the enlightened monarchs and absolutists ...