The chief proponents of the theory of natural rights are / » An Introduction to Political Science solved MCQs / By admin Question: The chief proponents of the theory of natural rights are A. John Locke and Thomas Paine B. Lasswell and Kant C. Hegel and Kant D. Durkheim and Weber Answer» a. John Locke and Thomas Paine Note: The above multiple-choice question is for all general and Competitive Exams in India.