Locke's Two Treatises of Government - Couverture souple

Ashcraft, Richard

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0044453388 ISBN 13 : 9780044453383

Editeur : Routledge, 1989

Synopsis

John Locke's "Two Treatises of Government" is one of the classic works of Western political theory. This is a detailed guide to Locke's political ideas in relation to his writings on philosophy, education, religion and economics, and the influence these had on 18th century political theorists.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This volume guides the reader through a detailed examination of the text to an understanding of Locke’s political ideas in relation to his writings on philosophy, education, religion and economics and the influence these ideas had upon eighteenth-century political theorists. The author shows how Locke carefully constructed his political perspective as a defence of the principles of natural rights, constitutional government and popular resistance. He offers an original interpretation of the Two Treatises..., emphasizing the specific ways in which Locke’s political purposes in writing the work influence his discussion of such concepts as the state of nature, property, consent and tyranny. The author discusses the historical and biographical context of the work and demonstrates how eighteenth century political thinkers developed or rejected aspects of Locke’s political theory and summarizes important recent studies of Locke’s work.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Routledge
• Date d'édition: 1989
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0044453388
• ISBN 13: 9780044453383
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 336
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible