Block, SteveSarsfield, MeganBaylor University.2017-05-242017-05-2420172017-05-24http://hdl.handle.net/2104/9977This thesis provides an in-depth, comprehensive examination of the different views regarding Lockean property rights held by the American Founding Fathers. This will be done through a comparative analysis of the writings of Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. This examination will culminate in two proposals: first, while Madison and Jefferson both have the Lockean idea of property rights in mind in their writings, they clearly did not read, interpret and use Locke’s thought on property in the Second Treatise in the same way as one another; second, Jefferson was a precursor to 20th Century Progressives who distinguish certain rights (civil rights and human rights) over other rights (property rights).en-USBaylor University projects are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. Contact libraryquestions@baylor.edu for inquiries about permission.Political philosophy.American history.American founding.Property rights.ThesisWorldwide access