Sir Robert Filmer

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:political_organization
gptkbp:addressed the rights of subjects
gptkbp:advocates_for absolute monarchy
gptkbp:associated_with Royalist ideology
the Royalist cause
the defense of monarchy
theory of kingship
gptkbp:born 1588
gptkbp:children Robert Filmer Jr.
gptkbp:contributed_to gptkb:political_organization
the debate on divine right
gptkbp:depicted_in a controversial figure
a proponent of monarchy
gptkbp:died 1653
gptkbp:discusses the role of the king
the nature of political power
the nature of civil society
the role of tradition in governance
gptkbp:education gptkb:Magdalen_College,_Oxford
gptkbp:examines the concept of sovereignty
the relationship between church and state
the concept of legitimacy
the origins of government
gptkbp:field gptkb:political_organization
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:war
gptkbp:historical_debate social contract theory
the nature of law
the nature of authority
the idea of popular sovereignty
the legitimacy of monarchy
the rights of rulers
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sir Robert Filmer
gptkbp:influence conservative thought
Royalism
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:John_Locke
gptkb:Thomas_Hobbes
the development of political thought
the discourse on governance.
the understanding of authority
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:James_I_of_England
gptkbp:is_cited_in later political theorists
gptkbp:is_criticized_for parliamentary authority
gptkbp:is_explored_in the concept of paternal authority
the justification of rule
gptkbp:known_for Divine right of kings
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:legacy debate on governance
gptkbp:nationality English
gptkbp:notable_work Patriarcha
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:Author
gptkbp:published_by 17th century
Patriarcha in 1680
gptkbp:resides_in gptkb:England
gptkbp:spouse Mary Filmer
gptkbp:wrote Patriarcha
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Star_Chamber
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6