As history continues to be made every day, we look at three famous philosophers to interpret their ideas. These philosophers include John Locke, Karl Marx and Niccolo Machiavelli. They all have something in common: observing and forming opinions about the human nature of people and the functioning of society as a whole. Even though all three are discussing the same topic, their ideas are quite different from each other. While Locke and Marx base their views on human reasoning, Machiavelli does not. Each of their opinions arises from the actions of people, such as Locke, who believes that all humans are created equal, Marx who believes that people are consciously good and will do what is necessary to balance society, and Machiavelli, others part, which believes that people are selfish and will act in accordance with their best interests. John Locke is best considered the "father of classical liberalism", making him one of the most influential Enlightenment thinkers of the 17th century, considered the era of modern philosophy. . Locke trusts human reasoning because he believes that all humans are created equal, stating that no one has power over another person and that they have the right to commit whatever actions each wants to do. In the Second Treatise on Government, Locke says: "We must consider in what state all men are naturally found, that is, a state of perfect freedom to order their actions and to dispose of their goods and their possessions. people, as they see fit, within the limits of their freedom. "the limits of the law of nature, without asking permission, nor depending on the will of another man" (Locke 8). Locke explains how men are reasonable when making decisions, leaving it entirely up to each individual to act as... middle of paper ...... e created is equal and will act as a civil society with limited government that will bring order. Marx who believes that people are consciously good and will do what is necessary to make society equal for all and will abolish social classes to prevent the exploitation of the working classes around the world. Finally, Machiavelli believes to the contrary and that people are selfish and will act in accordance with their best interests, and therefore comes to the conclusion that men are best governed by a prince who inflicts fear on them rather than love since he believes so we cannot put much trust in the people. As for each individual, for each example given as evidence, it is clear that Locke represents a form of civil government, Marx suggests the formation of communism, and Machiavelli believes that a single ruler will maintain order in his society..