Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Locke on Government (Routledge Philosophy GuideBooks) - Softcover

Thomas, D.A. Lloyd

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0415095336 ISBN 13: 9780415095334

Publisher: Routledge, 1995

Synopsis

John Locke is one of the most important figures in the history of political thought. His Second Treatise on Government was one of the most significant political statements of its time and provides the foundations of liberal political thought. His views on the social contract, political obligation, rebellion, revolution and property remain strikingly relevant today. Locke on Government introduces and assesses* Locke's life and the background to the Second Treatise on Government* The text and ideas of the Second Treatise* The continuing importance of Locke's work to philosophy For student's coming to Locke for the first time, Locke on Government will be an invaluable guide to his political thought.

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Title: Locke on Government <>Binding: Paperback <>Author: D A Lloyd Thomas <>Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Synopsis:

John Locke is one of the important figures in the history of political thought. His "Second Treatise on Government" was one of the significant political statements of its time and provides the foundations of liberal political thought. His views on the social contract, political obligation, rebellion, revolution and property remain relevant. Topics discussed include: Locke's life and the background to the "Second Treatise on Government"; the text and ideas of the "Second Treatise"; and the continuing importance of Locke's work to philosophy.

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0415095336
• ISBN 13: 9780415095334
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 154