The paradox of the First Treatise of Government
The best approach to addressing governance is using political philosophy by citing heroic politicians who led successful governments in history. Paradoxically, Filmer’s political philosophy is based on examination scriptural principles. The Biblical doctrines are quoted throughout the political philosophy by referring to Adam, Jacob, and Esau, among other major figures in the bible. Therefore, Locke disputes Filmer’s philosophy because it is not based on real political ideologies.
The satire of the American democracy
The reader learns that American democracy is based on Locke's Second Treatise of Government. According to the American democracy, all people have the right to freedom, and every American has the right to own property and access livelihood opportunities. Satirically, a government that is assumed to be truly legitimate in Modern American is still tainted with claims of racism and unequal distribution of resources. Black Americans are the first culprits that continue to suffer from racism and limited access to opportunities. Therefore, Locke's principles and political ideologies have not been fully realized in American democracy.
The irony of the state
In the 'First Letter Concerning Toleration' by Locke, he emphasizes the significance of separating the church and the state. The paradox of the ‘state’ is that it tries to dictate the freedom of worship. According to Locke, citizens should decide what religion to belong to and how they worship without the state's coercion. The reader also finds it ironic when the church interferes with political matters by influencing how the state should be run.
