Natural Law Theory: with a focus on the views of Cicero and Locke.

The term 'natural law' is ambiguous in meaning, but it can essentially be defined as the principles of human conduct. Natural law derives from the nature of man and the world, just as physical law derives from the nature of space, time, and matter. According to natural law ethical theory, the moral standards that govern human behavior are, in some sense, objectively derived from the nature of human beings. The idea of a natural right …

…been all been created by the same God, but everyone differs in talents and abilities. He also took into consideration nature vs. nurture; being born into unequal situations of status and environment definitely makes for a diverse population. In Locke's opinion, the only thing we share equally is our right to be free. There has been and always will be a chasm between what ought to be and what is in the affairs of men.