Which philosopher provided the rational framework for the construction of the declaration of independence?

The rational framework for the construction of the Declaration of Independence was primarily influenced by the Enlightenment philosopher john Locke. His ideas about natural rights, including life, liberty, and property, as well as the social contract theory, shaped the document's assertions about individual rights and government’s role in protecting them. These concepts are reflected in the Declaration's assertion that governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed. Locke's philosophies provided a foundational justification for the colonies' separation from British rule.