Rousseau’s ideology can be considered as more or less the foundation of the French Revolution. David (1748 – 1825) was a neo-classical painter of revolution who took his inspiration from both past and present. David’s painting, therefore, considering the fact that he was the painter of the Fre...

John Locke’s ideas and theories on the state of nature and how it applies to government are used in many American historical documents. These documents, such as the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States, are essential in the way that our government functions today. ...