Self-defense against a king is a right grounded in natural law.

Evidence

Self-defence is a part of the law of nature; nor can it be denied the community, even against the king himself: but to revenge themselves upon him, must by no means be allowed them; it being not agreeable to that law. — , Second-Treatise-of-Government-1645716289, 4521

Categorization

• XREF: Connects to the social-contract/dissolution-of-government arguments in earlier chapters of the Treatise, and to modern debates over justified resistance to tyranny. — connects to: The root principle of law above the King has enduring significance. — Winston Churchill, A History of the English-Speaking…, 399; Magna Carta established the principle of law above the King. — Winston Churchill, A History of the English-Speaking…, 398; Marcuse grounds a natural right of extralegal resistance against established hierarchy.

Broader Connections

• The root principle of law above the King has enduring significance. #corroborates (1.00) — Winston Churchill, A History of the English-Speaking…, 399
• Magna Carta established the principle of law above the King. #corroborates (1.00) — Winston Churchill, A History of the English-Speaking…, 398
• Marcuse grounds a natural right of extralegal resistance against established hierarchy. #corroborates (1.00)